Script For Stoping Drama Queens and Kings

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THE SCIENCE OF MANAGING DIFFICULT

PERSONALITIES
MODULE 4 – DRAMA QUEENS/KINGS

SCRIPT FOR MANAGING DRAMATIC


PERSONALITIES
› Drama Queens/Kings look to be the center of attention and to
elicit disruptive reactions in others. Managing Drama
Queens/Kings requires using fact-based communication and
Redirection. Practice this fact-based script that encourages
Drama Queens/Kings towards self-sufficiency and avoids giving
them the attention they want. Be empathic but protect against
getting caught up in the drama.

› I hear that you feel _______, but I need to know the facts about
what happened.

› I’m not sure that makes sense to me, but I’m listening.

› I have 5 minutes to listen, and then I need to move on.


(Avoid reacting to emotions, using anger, or harsh criticism)

› How could you take care of this problem by yourself? I trust that
you can handle it alone.

› I’ll follow-up with you only if I need to.

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