***Trigger Warning - Domestic Abuse

Well Sh*t. It really is that simple - Episode 162 - "How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 4) - Why the Rescuer Approach is so harmful" is now LIVE!

Full Show notes: https://bit.ly/WellShitEpisodeGuide

When it comes to the Drama Triangle, taking the Rescuer Approach doesn't seem all that bad, right!? Well, let's just say not everything is as it appears. In today's episode we're going to get deeper into the Rescuer Approach and reveal what really lies behind that mask and cape. Tune in to find out where you may be doing more harm than good.

In this episode we cover:

• Why all the repetition?
• The Victim Approach in disguise
• Good intentions with harmful results
• The speed at which we can change positions in the disempowerment approach
• Finding something that feels a little less sucky
• The relationship between the Rescuer Approach and coaches, councilors and therapists
• What is pin-balling in the Drama Triangle?
• How we engage in these disempowering behaviors within ourselves
• Why we need to be compassionate about our past Drama Triangle behaviors
• The importance of recognizing our objective victimhood
• When we should intervene and come to the rescue

Episode References:

• The intention episode - Episode 41 - Why your intention REALLY doesn't matter…
• The Selfirst episode - Episode 20 - Selfirst Series: What is Selfirst? Let's get specific…
• The Apology Blueprint episode - Episode 156 - The 6 essential parts of an effective apology
• The Rescuer Approach episode - Episode 161 - How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 3) - The Rescuer Approach
• The Victim Approach episode - Episode 159 - How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 1) - The Victim Approach
• The Persecutor Approach episode - Episode 160 - How to know if the way you're meeting your needs is disempowering (Shapes 2) - The Persecutor Approach

Resources:

• Click here to download the companion PDF to this episode (and the rest of the Interaction Dynamics series): https://theuniversalneeds.com/The-Interaction-Dynamics

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