An Introduction to Transactional Analysis; Helping People Change

by Phil Lapworth

• ISBN13: 9780857029089
• ISBN10: 0857029088
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781446290552
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-01
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
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Summary

In this new edition published by SAGE, An Introduction to Transactional Analysis introduces the theory and practice of Transactional Analysis (TA) which integrates cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theories within a humanistic philosophy. While most TA books focus on one field, this approach demonstrates the benefits of TA across a wide variety of settings, business and management, education and coaching as well as counseling. Case studies from a variety of contexts bring TA to life for practitioners in any of these disciplines, and the accessible, engaging writing style makes difficult concepts understandable for undergraduates and postgraduates. Bringing their book into the twenty-first century, the authors provide a brief history of TA followed by individual chapters on the concepts and techniques used with detailed definitions and descriptions, and suggestions for application in practice.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Transactional Analysis

Making Contracts

Ego States: a Theory of Personality

The Analysis of Transactions: Understanding Communication

Functional Analysis: Behavioural Options in Relationship

Strokes and Other Human Hungers

Life Scripts: The Development of a Lived Narrative

Games: Understanding Relational Dynamics

Rackets: Maintaining Scripts in the Internal World

Assessment and The Process of Change

Relating for a Change

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