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The Rescue Dilemma: Trying to Help Those Who Want to Stay Stuck
16 May 2026

The Rescue Dilemma: Trying to Help Those Who Want to Stay Stuck

Darren F Magee

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Have you ever found yourself pouring emotional energy into helping people only to see them resist any real change? Looking at the Rescue Dilemma through Karpman's Drama Triangle, Melody Beattie's book 'CoDependent No More' and both classical and operant conditioning, this video explores the frustration of trying to assist individuals who consistently make choices that hinder their progress. 


Despite offering help, they remain unhappy, highlighting a deep-seated resistance to change and the strain it puts on other people's mental health.