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In this episode, Maggie Riley explains the meaning of “drama consciousness,” how it commonly shows up in schools, and what we can do to navigate our way out of it. If your thoughts ever spiral downward, or if you work in a culture of complaining, this episode’s for you! It’s possible to find connection, healing, and growth in the hard moments – but we need support and a balance of compassion and accountability. Listen in to hear what collective drama consciousness can sound like in school teams and communities and why it’s so problematic for educators.
Summary & Highlights:
In this episode, Chrissy interviews Maggie Riley, assistant principal in Denver Public Schools and certified Integrative Holistic Coach (IHC) with over 2,000 hours of study and practice. In their conversation, Maggie shares:
the meaning of “drama consciousness”
3 roles drama consciousness can takes on
what collective drama consciousness can sound like in school teams and communities
the distinction between trauma and drama
why drama consciousness is so problematic for educators
how to vent responsibility to avoid “dumping” on others
ways to respond when you recognize you’re running a drama script