An Alternative to the Drama Triangle [wpseo_breadcrumb] The drama triangle is a problem-focused mindset that we get triggered into whenever we’re in survival mode. It forms the foundation at the very core of every dysfunctional psychological and relationship...
Home Blog Healthy Relationship Stages Healthy relationship stages follow a predictable developmental process. It is important to remember that whether or not the relationship fully develops depends on the investment of each partner – it doesn’t “just...
How We Put “Drama” in the Drama Triangle [wpseo_breadcrumb] The “drama” in the Drama Triangle comes from the players switching roles. The “roles” are the Survival Roles the players learned in their family of...
Home New Drama Triangles and Intimacy The new Drama Triangles, developed by Steve Karpman, MD are the best models for exploring various functional & dysfunctional dynamics in relationships. In fact, it could be the key to saving your marriage or relationship and...
Searching for Intimacy in Relationships [wpseo_breadcrumb] Searching for intimacy in relationships is elusive to people who grew up in a dysfunctional family, but not beyond their grasp. Below I’ve used Steve Karpman’s Drama Triangle to diagram the...
Relationship Problems & Structural Analysis [wpseo_breadcrumb] Evaluating your part in relationship problems is best done through TA’s Structural Analysis (SA)… problems with a friend, co-worker, spouse, significant other, parents, and siblings can...