Research note: effects of resilience training on the reduction of stress and depression among Dutch workers.

This study tests the effects of a resilience training program on (former) employees who are suffering from protracted illness due to stress or burnout. Subjects (N = 20) suffering from long-term illness caused by workstress participated in a six-month training program. The program consists of four stages.

Attributional styles, self-esteem, and just world belief of victims of bullying in Dutch organizations.

Large-scale surveys in Europe document that some 8-15% of European workers are subjected to intimidation and bullying. Victims of severe bullying in Dutch organizations (N = 21) and non-victims (N = 30) filled out questionnaires. As predicted, victims had a lower Just World Belief, and lower self-esteem than non-victims.