A Working Introduction to Transactional Analysis
A Working Introduction to Transactional Analysis
I was first introduced to Transactional Analysis (TA) as part of my early training to become a therapist. That was over 25 years ago, and it’s been a significant feature of my understanding of myself, others, relationships, work and it’s offered me tools and strategies to support change and growth.
TA theory provides ways of looking at ourselves and our relationships, as a way of understanding the ways we communicate and the repeating patterns we get into. It can be applied in counselling and psychotherapy, in organisations, in education, within work or in our personal lives.
Whether you want to improve how you communicate at work, when faced with challenging conversations or when you are in social situations, understanding TA can support you to change your automatic ways of communicating to improve relationships.
This workshop allows participants to discuss how they can use TA theory to think about themselves and their interactions with others.
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By the end of the session, you will be able to;
• Describe TA and how it determines thinking and behaviour
• Explain the ‘ego states’ (the structural and functional models) as they relate to self and communication
• Describe reasons why ‘exclusion’ can occur and consider ways to minimise the impact of this in relationships
• Name different types of ‘transactions’
• Recognise ‘life positions’ and the ways these will impact on behaviour
• Identify how ‘strokes’ can be used and how you can consciously work with this in building relationships
• Name ‘drivers’ and state how these react to stress
• Give examples of ‘games’ that may be played and suggest how these might be better managed
• Identify ways in which you can use TA to help improve the quality of relationships personally and professionally