SERIOUSLY SPEAKING - ACTING 'AS IF'

At least once in awhile we all step into truly dysfunctional situations… 

Sadly, families are sometimes perfect illustrations of this. read more

We can find ourselves stuck in the dilemma of screaming 'Hey, the Emperor has no clothes' or joining the group madness and taking on a really uncomfortable role. check it out

There is a third option in this either or dilemma - to recognize that there is a disturbance in the arrangement - and still act in a way that would be compatible with your own definition of healthy group dynamics. 

The idea is to empower yourself and not feel off balance!

DANCE WITH IT!   EXPERIENTIAL APPS           

  An opportunity to experiment with some fun ideas…

EQUALIZE THE IMBALANCE

Try these 5 Steps:

1)  First, see the situation for what it is - not healthy for you! 

Be straight with yourself!

2)  Recognize the explicit and implicit bullying that is SOP for dysfunctional groups!

3)  Remove the Bully Voice from the equation - whether it's theirs or yours!

4)  Call out that Bully by name and thereby diminish its power. 

    Try a mini imaginary dialogue.  Play both sides and... 
PUSH BACK! 
(This releases pent up feelings and allows you to catch your breath!) 

5)  Now decide how a healthy person would react to what's going on - 
and try it!

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