If you've ever felt stuck with a client and wondered, how can I get them to break out of this negative pattern?

Then this one's for you.

Hi, friends.

I'm Elena Aguilar.

And this is the Bright Morning podcast.

Every week, I will help you lead conversations that build connection and spark change.

Today, I'm sharing another coaching demonstration, this time focused on a powerful framework

that's helped me and countless educators break out of stuck stories.

The Drama Triangle

If you've ever worked with a client who blames everyone else for their

struggles, who feels perpetually powerless, or who constantly sacrifices themselves to save the day,

then you've probably encountered the drama triangle. So in this episode, you will hear how I coach someone off the triangle.

Listen closely to how I use questioning and reflection to help the client move toward a more empowered mindset.

Now, before we begin, I encourage you to spend time with the skill session in our coach

learning library called Getting Off the Drama Triangle.

This walks you through everything you need to know.

It tells you what each of the roles on the drama triangle sound like, because there are several roles that we can take on that triangle.

This skill session talks to you about what you can say in response and how to help someone shift without judgment.

It also includes a video of this coaching demonstration

and a recording of a debrief conversation

where I pull back the curtain on the moves that I made

and you will find a link to that in the show notes.

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