Definition: A model by Stephen Karpman that identifies three reactive roles in conflict: Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer.
Explanation: These roles fuel disempowering dynamics. Awareness of the triangle allows people to step into healthier, more constructive roles.
Example: A leader who stops rescuing and instead coaches someone to solve their own problem breaks the triangle.
How to Use This Tool: Use this to spot unhelpful patterns and roles you are playing in conflict. and shift into empowerment. Ask: “Which role am I in?” and “What would it look like to move into a role outside of the circle?”
