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Expert Profile: Damian Stoupe

Expertise:  I am able to discuss issues relating to workplace bullying/mobbing from those who are on the receiving end of bullying behaviours or from those accused of bullying behaviour. This is done from a from a counselling/relationship perspective.

Experience in the area
I am a professional counsellor and trainer specialising in workplace issues and have been the director of counselling and development for a national UK anti-bullying charity. I am an acknowledged UK expert in this area as evidenced by providing the lead workshop for the Association for Counselling at Work national conference on workplace bullying in 2007. I have also written a number of articles in this area. Before retraining as a counsellor I spent 15 years working in senior management positions for large multinational companies focussing on cultural change management and resource management. I have beeen accused of bullying, on the receiving end of bullying and a manager having to deal with bullying issues, so I have a rounded approac h seeing issues from all angles.

Organizations
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy; General Hypnotherapy Register; Association of Counsellors at Work;

Publications
Counselling at Work - Asssociation for Counselling at Work

Education/Credentials
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling - Organisational Settings (Bristol Uni) I am currently completing my MSc at Bristol University focussing on workplace bullying; with a special emphasis on ways to engage those accused of bullying in the change process.

Past/Present Clients
I have worked with a number of UK workplaces large and small including academic institutions.

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What do you like about this subject?  Bullying drives to the heart of one of the deepest fears many people have – the fear of being isolated and rejected; it hurts not just the recipient but also their family and wider society. Helping people and organizations become aware of the impact of bullying in their lives either as accused or recipient leads to widespread change.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I have an interest in how we engage those accused of bullying to join in the discussion. In effect we use violence to stop violence; just think about the language used in this area. It stops people talking out and asking for help, making the accusation of being a bully equal to racism or other forms of discrimination driving it underground.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 340
Knowledge   9.89   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.89   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.78   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)
2
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
24
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Hi Damien, Thank you for practical and postive ways to improve a situation. Brent
(Brent on 11/18/08)
Thank you very much. Your response was a very reasonable one but it wouldn't have worked in this case.
(connie on 11/09/08)
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Recent Answers from Damian Stoupe
2008-12-02  bully and harrassment I am inclined to ask what was the outcome of the original complaint. If her complaint was upheld I would suggest going back up the chain of command and let them know what is happening. If they did...
2008-12-01  sarcasm and condescending people in workplace Sherry, what a good question - how long have you got for me to answer it?! Trying to keep it brief as it could become a book; two things to think about: It is unnecessary and unprofessional, however...
2008-11-13  Uncomfortable in the workplace Hi Stephanie, If I heard that my pay was going to be cut by 50% and had the opportunity to question the owners directly then I think I would have done the same. Have you asked your boss what is going...
2008-11-09  condescending and sarcastic coworkers Thanks for the clarification. It really is difficult when people will not give you answers to help you do the job; a couple of reasons maybe: a) they are protecting their own jobs and therefore...
2008-11-06  condescending and sarcastic coworkers It is not easy to have to face people who, it seems offer very little but hostility. I cannot and will not say whether you have made the right decision; I think you already know the answer to that....
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