What is Transactional Analysis?
A Theory of Personality
Establishing a framework of how we are structured from a psychological point of view.
A Theory of Communication
Analysing the different transactions we have with others in order to better understand and resolve conflict.
A Theory of Child Development
Considering how prohibitions and permissions we receive as children shape who we become.
A Theory of Psychopathology
Explaining of how we reproduce patterns of behaviours even when they result in pain.
3 core values of TA
1. Everyone is OK
This is the fundamental acceptance that regardless of what you do, no matter what you think, or feel, you are a worthwhile, valuable person in your own right.
2. Everyone can think
If we all have the capacity to think then we all have the capacity to decide what we want and to understand how to get there. The therapists job is to support and guide you on this journey, while recognizing that you do not need anyone else to decide for you. You know what’s best for you.
3. Everyone decides their own destiny and has the power to change these decisions at any time
We are in charge of our own lives. If we arrived where we are today because of the decisions that we made, then it is within our power to change these decisions. We can be who we want to be and achieve our goals if that’s what we choose to do. Small changes may start the process and build up to larger changes when it feels safe.