{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Escaping the Drama Trap","description":"Drama sells in the box office, newsstands, social media feeds and more. It draws an audience because it is interesting. Yet, because drama often plays on relational conflict, it is painful. Because we are relational beings, we unfortunately find ourselves too often on drama\u2019s stage. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Craig Stickling peels back the layers of drama and helps us escape its trap. Show Notes: Drama defined:   Interesting relational or situational conflict.  What is drama\u2019s ill effect?  It can provoke us to poor behavior.  It can divide relationships.  What elements does drama play on?  Drama draws an audience.  Drama grasps for sides to be drawn.  Drama is fueled by unregulated emotion.  Drama tempts us to be disingenuous about the truth.  How do I know if I induce drama?  I like the exhilaration of conflict.  I like attention.  I am easily offended and sensitive.  I don\u2019t regulate my emotion.  How can I calm the drama?  Don\u2019t gossip.  Regulate your emotion.  Resist impulsivity for patient, measured responses.  Seek the whole truth.  Keep healthy boundaries.  ","author_name":"Breaking Bread Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/apostolicchristiancounseling.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"