Understanding the Drama Triangle
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the Drama Triangle roles (Persecutor, Victim, Rescuer) and how to identify them in social situations.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the different roles people play in social conflicts, known as the Drama Triangle.
The Drama Triangle is a model of dysfunctional social interactions. It describes three common roles people can take on during conflict or disagreement: the Persecutor, the Victim, and the Rescuer. Understanding these roles can help us communicate better and resolve conflicts more effectively.
1. The is someone who blames, criticizes, or controls others.
2. The feels helpless, powerless, and often seeks sympathy.
3. The tries to 'fix' things for others, often without being asked, and can enable the Victim.
4. Which role in the Drama Triangle often feels like they are being blamed or attacked?
Persecutor
Victim
Rescuer
Observer
5. A student constantly tells their friend what to do and criticizes their choices. Which role are they most likely playing?
Victim
Rescuer
Persecutor
Leader
6. Your friend didn't study for a test and is upset. You offer to do their homework for them so they have more time to study. Which Drama Triangle role are you playing, and why?
7. Once someone takes on a role in the Drama Triangle, they can never change it.
True
False
8. The goal of understanding the Drama Triangle is to avoid getting stuck in these unhelpful roles.
True
False