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It is a theory of personality
and an extension of
psychoanalysis designed for
group treatment.
To bring to light our
cognitive decisions that
govern our behavior.
Berne concluded our early
childhood experiences
influence our present day
decisions.
1. Awareness
2. Yield information about
personal plan for life
3. Bring past issues into
present with members
representing family
members.
Key Concepts
Bernes Model of Transactional
Analysis
It is our ego states that write our life scripts. P-A-C
P= PARENT EGO: These are the values, morals, beliefs and rules you
learn for living life~ shoulds and oughts.
Nurturing P= Affirm others but could be a marshmellow
Controlling P= Structured to create success but could be critical
A= ADULT EGO: This is the non-emotional, objective, data processor of
personality.
C=CHILD EGO: This is the original and most natural of who we are;
feelings, impulses. Used to form long lasting relationships.
Natural C= Endearing, loving
Adapted C= Respond appropriately in social situations
negative payoff called for by the script that concludes the game
and advances some way of feeling badly.
3 Elements
1. Complementary transactions that on surface seem plausible.
2. Ulterior transaction that is the hidden agenda.
3. A negative payoff that concludes game and is real purpose of
game.
3 Positions
1. Persecutor
2. Rescuer
3. Victim
Life Script
1. No Love
2. No Mind
3. No Joy
Working Stage~
Explore life scripts and analyze games.
Recall and re-experience in Child ego state.
Role reversal, future projection
Final Stage~
Tell new story.
Verbal and non-verbal stroking; support in and outside of group; explore
consequences.
Application of TA in Schools
Structured approach is easily understood by children of
all ages.
Allows children and adolescents to see connections between
what they learned in their family and how they currently
treat others.
Understand concept of strokes- warm fuzzy or cold
prickly.
Goal is to facilitate insight so able to assume increased
control of their thoughts.
Multicultural Populations
Limitations
References
Elliott, K. & M. (2011, May 27th). Re: Transactional Analysis: Bernes TAs
Study Notes. Retrieved from http://home.primus.ca/~remedy3/
Berne, Eric. (1996). Games People Play: The Basic Handbook on Transactional
Analysis.