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| Hpathy Ezine - Oct., 2004 | ||||
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Palladium -- Leela D'Souza |
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Some insightful input from Ernest Roberts (SOH: Vol 12.2
1994): The basis of this need for praise is insecurity. The basic insecurity may come from an insecure childhood but the response to the insecurity is always the need to somehow make things right. In Transactional Analysis there are several 'drivers' which are seen to motivate people. One of these 'drivers' is a 'Must Please' driver which is suited to the Palladium stance. The 'Palladium' is the music hall where the artiste performs to the applause of the delighted audience and then collapses exhausted in her dressing room. In a group therapy session one patient expressed herself so forcefully that she dominated the session, some people left the group and she was accused of 'performing'. After 'shining' in company the Palladium person collapses and this can be so deep as to be a psychic collapse, not just a physical collapse. They also avoid company because they know that because of their illness they will not be able to 'shine' and win the praise and approval they need. Palladiums are eccentric, their dress, hair styles and general activity is designed to attract notice, admiration and praise. Of course Palladium is very much worse for criticism and admonition and will withdraw from people and situations which present any hint of criticism. They have a fear of losing control because they then do not have the security they need to obtain approval. They have a need for special treatment. Disraeli said "women love praise but when it comes to royalty you have to lay it on with a trowel". The Palladium is vivacious and idealistic, they tend to have clear views and are reluctant to compromise but they are capable of strong emotions including jealousy and malice against those who do not support their need for approval; they have strong and early sexuality. This is a powerful, vivacious and demanding person. There is a strong intuition with a keen sensitiveness to atmosphere. One patient said that she believed there was a 'right' way of doing things and she had a strong fear of failing to do it the right way and therefore had a fear of rejection. As a child she always had to please her parents. In a bad family situation she was the peacemaker. From an early age she had to make things right. If the situation went beyond repair she left home and stayed with a school friend. Often anger is suppressed because she needs to be seen in a good light, to please and be approved of and to be thought highly of. Children strive to be the best at school and adults to be the best in their job, they do this for recognition and praise. They are self-critical and adapt to the wishes of others. They find it hard to take sides between differing views for fear of upsetting one side and attracting disapproval. Another patient said of herself she was confident (3) and for the last three months very aggressive. She had been promoted at work. She has a short temper (2) is intolerant (2) very tidy and likes to insist on things being done correctly (2). She has fears in anticipation (1) and needs reassurance (2). She is intolerant of criticism (3) and seeks praise (3). She wants to please people and tends to see other people as inferior. She actually manipulates situations so as to elicit praise (2). She loves company and likes to shine but collapses afterwards (1). She is suspicious (1) and jealous (1). She has no energy in the mornings and sometimes even stumbles. Her worst time is in the mornings; best at 3pm. The sun she likes but also needs air to avoid being too hot. She welcomes consolation and feels better for it (2). |
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