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Continuum of Responses to Adversity

 

False:
Flight Reactions

True:
Hero Actions

False:
Fight Reactions

Victim

Despair

Hopelessness

Apathy

Self-condemnation:
blame yourself

Stress out: be drained

Grief

Forgiveness

Action

Self-confidence:
accept responsibility

Resilient/adaptive

Anger/rage

Revenge

Paranoia

Self-entitlement:
blame others

Burn out: be consumed

Hero

Avoid change:
preserve self

Withdrawing

Self-pity

Mistrust

Cynic

Make tacit assumptions

Distant/antisocial

Reflection w/o action

Trapped by fear:
hide from the dragon

Initiate change:
transform self

Giving/sharing

Self-respect

Trust/mutuality

Optimist

Open, candid dialogue

Friendly/caring

Balanced action

Guided by the Spirit:
control the dragon

Inflict change:
force others to change

Taking
Self-justification

Take advantage

Opportunist

Make overt accusations

Manipulative

Action without reflection

Lust for power:
become the dragon

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