Drama Triangle: Are You Stuck?

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Logan Williams, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.

In the 1968, Stephen Karpman, came up with the “drama triangle” to help individuals become aware of their ego state.

The Victim: The Victim feels powerless and is unable to shift perspective.
oppressed
helpless
powerless
ashamed

The Rescuer: The rescuer saves the day. They focus their energy on someone else so they can ignore their own anxiety and issues.
guilt
empathy
risk-taking
magnified emotions

The Persecutor: (a.k.a. Villain) The Persecutor takes no responsibility.
controlling
blaming
critical
oppressive

Where do you mostly fall on the drama triangle?
What is keeping you from standing in the middle of the triangle as the creator of your own vision?

Power Questions for a Shift
1. What is the payoff to keep this role?
2. What gift/skill that I can takeaway from this role?
3. What will my life look like if I step outside this role?