Tool of the Week
This week on The Practice Plan, we are discussing The Rescuer Role, one of the three roles that make up The Dreaded Drama Triangle (originally created by Dr. Stephen Karpman).
Of the three (victim, persecutor, and rescuer), the Rescuer Role is often the most eye-opening because many of us can fall into it without any malintent. We simply want to make things easier for the people around us.
But in practice, the habit of rescuing can actually undermine the growth of our teammates (or friends, children, partners, parents, etc.).
So, this week we wanted to explore what the Rescuer Role is, and how it often shows up in the workplace.
To do this, I spoke with Erin Van Galder, one of our amazing Cohd coaches, whom I have known since nearly the very beginning of Cohd and who studied and understood The Dreaded Drama Triangle long before our meeting.
Before We Begin
Remember, the power of this work comes not only from digesting it but also from practicing it. To support, a reminder about the following resources:
If you’re an annual subscriber to the Home of Elevaters, utilize your 50-week workbook to capture notes, answer questions, and formalize your practice plan.
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