as a persecutor adopt an assertive posture, and anyone recruited to be a rescuer should react by being "caring". Vulnerable – a victim should be encouraged to accept their vulnerability, problem solve, and be more self-aware. Assertive – a persecutor should be encouraged to ask for what they want, be assertive, but not be punishing. Caring – a rescuer should be encouraged to show concern and be caring, but not over-reach and problem solve for others. The Power of TED*, first published in 2009, recommends that the "victim" adopt the alternative role of creator, view the persecutor as a challenger, and enlist a coach instead of a rescuer. Creator – victims are encouraged to be outcome-oriented as opposed to problem-oriented and take responsibility for choosing their response to life challenges. They should focus on resolving "dynamic tension" (the difference between current reality and the envisioned goal or outcome) by taking incremental steps toward the outcomes they are trying to achieve. Challenger – a victim is encouraged to see a persecutor as a person (or situation) that forces the creator to clarify their needs, and focus on their learning and growth. Coach – a rescuer should be encouraged to ask questions that are intended to help the individual to make informed choices. The key difference between a rescuer and a coach is that the coach sees the creator as capable of making choices and of solving their own problems. A coach asks questions that enable the creator to see the possibilities for positive action, and to focus on what they do want instead of what they don't want. See also Further reading Books Emerald, David (2016). The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic). Bainbridge Island: Polaris Publishing Group. Emerald, David (2019). 3 Vital Questions: Transforming Workplace Drama. Bainbridge Island: Polaris Publishing Group. Karpman, Stephen (2014). A Game Free Life. Self published. Zimberoff, Diane (1989). Breaking Free from the Victim Trap. Nazareth: Wellness Press. Harris, Thomas (1969). I'm OK, You're OK. New York: Galahad Books. Berne, Eric (1966). Games People Play. New York: Ballantine Books. West, Chris (2020). The Karpman Drama Triangle Explained. London: CWTK Publishing. Articles Johnson, R. Skip (2015). Escaping Conflict and the Karpman Drama Triangle. BPDFamily Forrest, Lynne (2008). The Three Faces of Victim — An Overview of the Drama Triangle. Transforming Victim Consciousness Choy, Acey (1990). The Winner's Triangle Transactional Analysis Journal 20(1):40 Gurowitz, Edward (1978). Energy Considerations