When people ask, “how do I step out of the Drama Triangle?”, the first movement is usually awareness. Not blame. Not shame. Not deciding who is the difficult one. Awareness of the pattern. The Drama Triangle describes three common positions that can appear in conflict: Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer. These words can sound strong, so it may help to think of them as positions we move into when we feel under pressure.

Gestalt therapy is interested in awareness. Not only what you think about anxiety, but also how anxiety shows up in your whole experience.

When people ask, “what is Gestalt psychotherapy?”, the simplest answer is that it is a form of therapy that supports awareness, presence, and greater connection with yourself and others.

Presence sounds simple. Be here. Notice this moment. Come back to now. But for many people, being present is not simple at all. The mind may be in the past, replaying what happened. The mind may be in the future, trying to predict what might happen. The body may be braced, tense, restless, or tired. Emotions may feel too much, too distant, or too hard to name. You may be physically in the room, but not fully here with yourself. This is one reason presence matters. Presence is