Tool of the Week: The Persecutor Role

Diving into the nuances of the Dreaded Drama Triangle

In many ways, the role of the Persecutor in the Dreaded Drama Triangle feels obvious. The Persecutor is the problem. They put others down. They belittle. They’re the force we’re working against.

And, I know when I envision a Persecutor, my mind jumps to the most obvious examples: a sports coach screaming at a player, a manager delivering poor feedback.

In my experience, many of us don’t identify with that character. Some of us might (stress responses come in all shapes and forms), but I can guarantee that we all fall into the Persecutor role at one time or another. Likely more often than we realize.

So, today I wanted to dive into some more subtle examples of how the role of the Persecutor can show up.

Before We Begin

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