Mission Statement
Welcome, my name is Doug Truppe, and I am an artist representative for commercial photographers and directors in the global market. Our mission is to empower, elevate and foster a sense of community for those employed in the advertising industry. Focusing on mental health, our hope is to provide a forum and backdrop to discuss and share the challenges our industry is facing in a fast paced ever changing global economy. Concentrating on one’s well-being with the expertise of a mental health practitioner, Gabriel Most LCSW, RN, come join us as we explore and discuss managing mental health in the advertising industry. Ultimately, we are here to provide helpful resources and offer a friendly voice in challenging times.
Ghosting
Ghosting….A Complexity of Modern Relationships or Just Bad Behavior?
Please join us as we address various issues and mental health challenges on a weekly basis creating a forum for communication and solutions with experts in advertising and mental health. In this week’s topic, “Ghosting….A Complexity of Modern Relationships or just Bad Behavior?” Doug Truppe and Gabriel Most, LCSW, RN explore the newer phenomena of “Being Ghosted. What to do and how best to manage it
What Is Ghosting and How to Proceed Forward?
To Ghost:
When employees, employers and or colleagues SUDDENLY stop all communications without ANY notice.
For many of us being Ghosted feels very personal and often fosters anxiety, uncertainty and second guessing all our actions. “Did I lose this account? What did I do or say to get Ghosted?”
Why Does It Hurt So Much?
Lack of closure being cut off without even a word can create confusion and uncertainty. “What happened? Did I do anything wrong. Did I ask for too much?”
Self Esteem gets called into question. If part of my self-worth and identity is surrounded around my career and you suddenly disappear without even a word, of course I will feel rejected and inadequate.
“I thought we were Peers/Colleagues working together creating a common bond. Making money! Now you won’t answer my calls, texts or emails?” WTF!?
Things to Consider….
Understanding that we cannot control if someone will or won’t communicate to us is a vital first step . However, if we can understand what we are FEELING when we are GHOSTED and WHY, we are then more apt to handle being ignored in a more professional mindset and a less personal one.
Calling out a peer for ghosting and expressing anger disappointment or judgment over it, rarely gets you the response you are looking for, engagement. So why say something? What are your thoughts here?
Our own psychological awareness regarding Ghosting gives us more focus to choose more productive ways to find more work, money and opportunity.
What’s been your experience with Ghosting? How have you managed it? Please share, we’d love to hear from you. Together we can create a community of empowerment.
Knowledge at Wharton: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Why Workplace Ghosting Is on the Rise
Gabriel Most LCSW, RN www.GMostTherapy.com
Contact me to share your stories: hello@dougtruppe.com
