EPISODE 142: Understanding The Trauma Triangle Within Your Relationships
The Proclivity Podcast
English - April 11, 2024 14:20 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBFitness Health & Fitness Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In the intricate dance of relationships, understanding the dynamics at play is crucial for fostering healthy connections. One such concept that sheds light on the complexities within relationships is the Trauma Triangle. This model illuminates the roles individuals may unconsciously adopt in response to trauma, leading to cyclical patterns of conflict and dysfunction. In this episode, Joel and Emily unravel the intricate interplay of victimhood, rescuing, and persecution, shedding light on how these roles can subtly shape our interactions. Whether you're navigating romantic partnerships, friendships, or familial connections, this episode offers valuable tools for fostering healthier and more authentic relationships.
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Show notes:
01:02 - Introduction about making a decision or choice on things we can and cannot control
03:50 - Defining the Trauma Triangle
06:05 - Characteristics of Each Role in Trauma Triangle
07:44 - The Victim
08:34 - The Rescuer
11:10 - The Persecutor
15:43 - Downside of constantly being a Rescuer
having no boundaries
20:40 - Breaking free from these Triangle Trauma
Negations and Affirmation
23:00 - Switching from being a Rescuer to a Coach
26:17 - Setting Boundaries in each role
importance of communication
start acting to be more in life with yourself
29:35 - Tools to break-free from the Trauma Triangle
recognizing where you fall in the role
creating some space
embracing the uncomfortable
34:32 - Upregulating yourself by writing things out
education & integration
41:36 - Emily’s stand on setting boundaries and why is it important
cultivating healthy relationships
49:55 - The importance of communication to break-free from Trauma Triangle
staying curious
assessing yourself
55:41 - Most important takeaway of Trauma Triangle
having a fallback
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