The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)
by David Emerald
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Author: David EmeraldEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-01
ISBN: 0977144100
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Polaris Publishing
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Book Review: Positive Counterpart that Elucidates Karpman's Drama Triangle
Summary: 5 Stars
The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)
This short, poignant fable of an Everyman features David, a good-natured but confused fellow recovering from his recent divorce; Ted, a wise man (and master of The Empowerment Dynamic) who takes a seat next to him on the bench as he sits contemplating the mess he's in; and Sophia, a veteran practitioner of TED*, the model that brings all three together in a common story. We follow David as he learns, with Ted's and Sophia's help and humor, how to move from Victimhood to the role of a responsible Creator in his own life. It's a profound discovery, revealed in compelling layers that will keep readers turning pages as they recognize the signs of the DDT (the Dreaded Drama Triangle, TED*'s nemesis) having crept into their own lives.
Readers made squirmy by acronyms and diagrams will need to exercise a little patience here. You'll be presented with FISBe, the dynamics of the DDT and, of course, TED, The Empowerment Dynamic. But they're delivered in a user-friendly package that features playful illustrations by Obadinah (see www.obadinah.com). Instead of encountering the author's transformational models in dry charts and mind maps, readers walk with David, Ted, and Sophia along the beach as now and then Ted stops to draw in the sand with a stick or a seashell. We're treated to glimpses of David's journal as he takes notes on all the great new stuff he's learning.
It's no surprise that coaches, business leaders, teachers, public servants, and even prison officials have taken a shine to this book. Its message of hope resonates with disparate groups because everyone is susceptible to the go-nowhere outlook of victimhood.
The slightly tweaked 2nd edition, to be released this Fall, includes a new Preface by the author as well as a helpful synopsis of The Empowerment Dynamic that follows the sequence of the fable.
Business folks, counselors, clergy, those who work in healthcare -- readers of all shapes, sizes, and inclinations -- will find in The Power of TED* a helpful guide to taking hold of life's difficulties and turning them around.
Summary of The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)
The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) offers a powerful alternative to the Karpman Drama Triangle, with its roles of Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer, and provides the pathway for making the shift happen. This simple, friendly and engaging story conveys a meeting of three characters in a life-transforming conversation on a beach: the central character, David, a fellow named TED* (the embodiment of ?The Empowerment Dynamic? who acts as Challenger to the Victim Orientation) and Sophia, who surfaces to serve as David?s Coach. The book is illustrated to present essential models to the reader in a simple and accessible way.Personal Transformation Books
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