1 It is an unhealthy relationship where one person undermines the memory or reality of another by causing confusion and fear. Gaslighting is the manipulation of a person to gain control or power over them by causing them to question reality. The thing about gaslighting is, in a lot of instances, you don’t know it’s happening-or, worse, you are, in fact, gaslighting someone unintentionally. There are many causes for toxic practice cultures, and in listening to many people across the veterinary industry share their experiences, we are hearing more and more examples of gaslighting.
The frustration and stress from feeling helpless and trapped is what leads down a negative path for many team members. How many of us has experienced the scenario like when doctor ‘A’ is working there is a sense of dread, because they are known for being hard to work with or make happy?Īll of us at one time or another during our career has experienced working in a toxic environment. This can negatively affect the productivity and well-being of the group. Sometimes, though, the phrase ‘toxic culture’ gets overplayed and misunderstood.Ī toxic culture is an environment plagued with in-fighting, blame shifting, lack of accountability, drama, and unhappy team members. They suck your creativity, your loyalty, your drive, your dedication. They suck the life out of you to manage, and the life out of our teams to live in day after day. Often it makes good team members so frustrated they feel like they have to quit their jobs, leaving toxic staff behind. By Rhonda Bell, CVPM, CCFP, CDMP, and Linda Miller, BSc., CCFP Gaslighting can cause stress, despair, and hopelessness.
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