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The Deadly Drama Triangle and Relational Competence Theory

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Chapter 2 provides overviews of relational competence theory (RCT) and the deadly drama triangle (DT) and conceptually links the deadly DT to other relevant theoretical models associated with RCT. Chapter 2 also deconstructs RCT by providing a comprehensive discussion on the theoretical assumptions about relationships, normative models of RCT, and clinical applications of the theory. Finally, Chap. 2 sets the stage for how RCT and deadly DT can assist clinicians and researchers in understanding the associated generational and relational processes and roles evidenced from parentification, parental alienating behavior, bullying, and Stockholm syndrome.

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  1. Department of Educational Studies in Psychology Research Methodology, and Counseling, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

    Lisa M. Hooper

  2. Department of Psychology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Luciano L’Abate

  3. Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA

    Laura G. Sweeney

  4. Department of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy

    Giovanna Gianesini

  5. Department of Psychology, Bethel University, St Paul, MN, USA

    Peter J. Jankowski

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Hooper, L.M., L’Abate, L., Sweeney, L.G., Gianesini, G., Jankowski, P.J. (2014). The Deadly Drama Triangle and Relational Competence Theory. In: Models of Psychopathology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8081-5_2

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