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Hello <<First Name>>,

Last month my family got sick. Really sick.

Our 2-year old managed to bring home a nasty tummy bug and he quickly passed it on to his 4-year old brother, to my husband and finally to myself. It made us all fight over the toilet, puke buckets and the bathroom. It was dreadful.  

It became very clear how my family deals with stressful situations differently. During our little meltdown we got stuck in the dreaded 'Drama Triangle'

The Drama Triangle states that there are 3 roles we tend to take when 'Drama' occurs.

The first role is the one of the Victim. A role my husband took instantly. And the victim's stance is "Poor me". The victim feels helpless, hopeless and powerless and seems unable to make any decisions or solve problems. They will look for someone who will validate all these feelings...

And guess who that was?

I took the role of the Rescuer. The rescuer's line is "Let me help you". I turned into a classic enabler despite my own illness. I booked in doctors appointments, cleaned smelly toilets and washed dirty sheets. The reward derived from this role is that a Rescuer feels capable but they also have little choice: They will feel guilty if they don't provide help.  

The last role is that of the Persecutor. Persecutors use blame, criticism and attacks to release stress. Our four year old took up this role, unleashing his agony to his little brother. "I don't like you anymore!!! Because of you I got sick!!!" The Persecutor insists, "It's all your fault." 

So there we were. 
All stuck in the Drama Triangle showing toxic behaviors. 

Luckily after two weeks (!) my family was able to hold down meals again and with that the drama triangle also stopped. But unlike a tummy bug, the drama in your (work) relationships can show up in more prolonged ways, shapes or forms. It can show up in subtle or theatrical ways, but it is equally as unhealthy.  

Would you like to know how you can make your way to the Winners Triangle? Then check out this great illustration here. Or ask us about our Interpersonal Skills Programs. for our customized in-company training workshops.

Happy August!  

Warm regards,

Janine H. de Muinck
InterACT Experiential Learning Solutions

Last Monthly InterACT Newsletter

Recently we asked you to provide us with feedback on this monthly newsletter. Thank you so much to all who replied to our survey! We listened to your feedback, and decided that this will be the last edition of our monthly newsletter.

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Because this monthly newsletter will change into a quarterly Online Magazine about Experiential Learning.

With more client case studies, more quality articles from the web, new tips on how to become a better communicator and the latest inspirational video's about what we love most: Helping people communicate more effectively at work.  


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Beyond the Minds Limitations! 

If you spend four minutes this week on watching a video, then please watch this one! In this video Coach and Performer David Ellzey explains, through the theatrical art of Mime, the power of our own beliefs.

A great example of experiential learning leaving a lasting visual impression! 
Think outside the Box:
Use Actors for Skills Training


Role play actors are a great, new way to liven up training and development sessions and allow employees to try out a new skill before using it in the real world.
When it comes to training, simulation is often a neglected part of the process.

Learned skills are not generally tested out before participants put them into practice. Role play actors can fill this gap by letting employees engage in face-to-face simulations of real workplace situations. It allows them to try different approaches, rehearse new strategies and put theory into practice.

Early adopters
An excellent example of involving actors in learning comes from the West Australian Police Academy in Joondalup. The WA police force were the first organisation in Australia to exclusively use role play actors in their training programs, realising that theory alone wasn’t enough to fully prepare their recruits for the job. In their state of the art ‘Scenario Village’ located within the academy complex, actors play out a wide variety of events that police officers may face once they’re on the beat. 

Forum Theatre
But now Corporate organisations also start using actors for learning and development. For example with ‘Forum Theatre’ – The idea is that actors play out verbal and non-verbal responses that are unhelpful to a particular situation.

Inadequate approaches are portrayed in such a way that the audience can easily identify and recognise them. The audience is then given the opportunity to come up with responses they think would be more beneficial. Based on this feedback, the scenario is then adapted and repeated so the effects of the changed behaviour are immediately obvious.

For organisations, this creates a safe way to experiment with desired behaviour within large groups. Subjects such as customer service, effective leadership and soft skills can be visualised in a non-judgemental manner so employees can gain awareness of the importance and effects of different types of behaviour in the workplace.

Professional Role Players
At InterACT we believe there are two types of role play actors. Those who come into the training room and say, “Here I am!” and those who come into the room and say to learners, “Ah, there you are!” The true meaning of an InterACT role play actor is to be an all round facilitator of the learning process more than a presenter or an entertainer.

We also believe that the industry of corporate role play actors will continue to evolve. Understanding limitations and how to deal with them is becoming more and more important in today’s fast changing work environment. Actors are schooled in methods that ask essential questions such as “Who am I?”, “What do I communicate?”, “What do I want?” and “How do I interact with others?” For today’s professionals, these are key questions of incredible importance.

So think out of the box. Hire a Professional Role player for your next learning event. 
  
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