Creating is in the basic nature of being human. It is not reserved only for those who call themselves artists, musicians, and writers. Everyone creates. You engage in the act of creating every day when you bring something into existence that wasn’t there before. Whether it’s preparing a meal, starting a new conversation, or figuring […]
This blog is written by Bob Brinker M.A. Bob is a long-time subscriber to TED* Works!® who wrote to us about how he uses TED* as a counselor. I have lost track of when I first became aware of the Karpman Drama Triangle and TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)®, but I have found it extremely effective […]
In a recent conversation, a good friend raved about the CEO in his global consulting firm. He said that the CEO had always been rather cold and aloof and rarely shared personal information, but he had changed in his willingness to be open and more vulnerable. Our friend said that now the CEO sends weekly […]
When “just be grateful” is used to offset every difficult situation, it can become a cliché or even trivialized. The truth is, gratitude cultivates more effective outcomes. It’s not just a sweet sentiment. It’s a powerful path to wisdom and higher intelligence. In TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)® framework, the Challenger role is the antidote to […]
The Victim role is the central role in the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT). There are absolutely times we all have felt like a Victim in the world, but there’s a profound difference between victimization and victimhood. Let us explain. We all experience victimization. It is a part of the human experience. Situations can range from […]
We are delighted to share this week’s TED* Works!® blog, written by long-time colleague and 3VQ Certified Trainer, Jennifer Herold. In the early years of my introduction and work with the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) and TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ®, I was clear that living more of my life in empowerment was my goal. […]
For almost 20 years we have shared TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)® with people and have noticed there tends to be 3 ways people use the framework. This is not a scientific study—simply our observation of how people respond to and apply the insights. Group 1 (Fixing Others): These are people who immediately recognize the Dreaded […]
Most people think that their thoughts and feelings arise from external events and circumstances. Here are examples of how most of us talk about events, as though the event itself is the cause of our feelings: Speaking in this way makes it appear that thoughts and feelings originate from outside yourself, and that external events […]
We are delighted to share this week’s TED* Works!® blog, written by one of our colleagues and 3VQ Certified Trainer, Dave Sinclair. The first time I heard about TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)® was shortly after I started my recovery journey in 2012. At the time I felt broken and lost. I was in the fast […]
Anxiety and worry are emotions that many people deal with, at some level, almost every day. If you get lost in these heavy emotions, it is easy to lose sight of what matters most—what you really want to create in life. When worrying takes you over, you may believe your only choice is to rely […]