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Providing a compassionate and practical approach to
working with and supporting those impacted by workplace violence identified as harassment, discrimination and bullying
The Xipan
Center for Consultation and Nonviolence provides corporate, government and not-for-profit agencies with highly effective
nonviolence training and development tailored to fit your individual needs. We are a multicultural team of counselors
and business management professionals committed to shaping violence-free workplaces for our clients. Our team is composed
of skilled consultants with relevant diversity, communication, conflict resolution, and corporate teambuilding skills. All
of our consultants are highly qualified with national experience. Each team member has extensive experience in a variety
of cultural settings and a strong commitment to advancing people's ability to increase nonviolent interactions.
Theory of Consultation
Our theoretical approach is triadic and cognitively orientated. We focus
on our client's cognitions and meanings in an objective manner, while creating an environment that is conducive to open communication.
We also focus on conflict resolution skills, which allow individuals to resolve issues at the lowest possible level. Our team
members work with people to re-structure the work environment and incorporate a sense of autonomy, individual challenge, and
task expectations for employees. We also help to define employee perceptions and collaborate together in ways that work for
you and your organization. We allow groups to acknowledge any difficulties that they are facing and then lead them constructively
to reduce obstacles that prevent them from moving forward.
What Produces Workplace Violence?
Workplace violence refers to repeated, harsh actions of individuals directed towards
an employee, which is intended to frighten. Workplace violence creates a risk
to the health and safety of the employee and often involves an abuse or misuse of power. Workplace violence includes behaviors
that intimidate, offend, or humiliate an employee -- often in front of others. Violent behavior creates thoughts of defenselessness
and undermines personal dignity. Organizational and institutional violence occur
most often when violence is entrenched and accepted as part of the workplace culture.
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