Untangling the Drama Triangle Using the Circle of Restoration
Keywords:
transactional analysis, psychodrama, action interventions, karpman drama triangleAbstract
The Karpman Drama Triangle provides a clear description of roles that can assist
psychodramatists in exploring through action interventions more satisfying interpersonal
connection. This article will examine the dysfunctional, unconscious dance of the roles of
Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor. Psychodrama provides an excellent avenue for developing
more satisfying roles that the author describes as the Circle of Restoration. A variety of
action interventions will be suggested and explored for assisting clients to shift off of the
Drama Triangle to healthier roles of expression, action, and connection.
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