— Stopping the Chain of Inadequacy From Understanding Harassment to Our Shared Possibilities — Stopping the Chain of Inadequacy Throughout this series, we have seen that harassment is not merely a matter of inappropriate behavior.It is a process—one in which unresolved Inadequacy is displaced onto others through relationships. In this final article, I would like…
Practical Criteria for Use in Real-World Settings One of the most common questions people ask is this: “Where does guidance end, and where does harassment begin?” Current laws and organizational guidelines do not provide a sufficiently clear answer. As a result, workplaces often fall into a new kind of paralysis—what is sometimes called “white harassment.”…
— Understanding the Mechanism Through Everyday Examples In the previous article, I explained the structural definition of harassment. In this article, I will show how that structure actually unfolds in real-life relationships, using two common examples: the workplace and the family. Case 1: Harassment in the Workplace Let us begin with a situation many people…
— Inadequacy, Local Rules, and Double Binds In the previous article, I examined why harassment has become so difficult to understand.In this article, I will take the next step and explain what harassment actually is, by clarifying its underlying structure. Harassment Is Not Simply Misconduct Harassment is often treated as a matter of inappropriate behavior…
— The Roots of Confusion and Social Disorder In recent years, a sense of profound confusion regarding the nature of “harassment” has permeated society. Terms such as power harassment, customer harassment, and a proliferating list of “-hara” coinages (a Japanese shorthand derived from the English word) continue to emerge. Amidst this, many are left asking:…
Have you ever felt a wave of relief after realizing, “Maybe I’m an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)”? For many, discovering the concept of HSP provides a much-needed language to validate their lifelong experiences. At the same time, however, a growing number of people find themselves quietly struggling: “Even after trying various HSP-specific coping strategies, the…
The Relational Structures That Cause Chronic Suffering In clinical practice, a recurring pattern often emerges beneath the persistent distress clients describe. Regardless of the specific symptoms, there is frequently a shared relational structure sustaining their long-term suffering. As a Certified Public Psychologist specializing in trauma therapy, I have explored these structures in my books, including…