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An Introduction to Transactional Analysis
Helping People Change



June 2011 | 224 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
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. Each chapter is devoted to one concept and includes a detailed definition and description, and suggestions for application in practice. Exercises for student, practitioner and client, boxed summaries, diagrams, checklists and sources of further reading make this the ideal text for use in training.


 
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

What I liked most about this book is its practical nature. Every concept is explained in both a theoretical and real life context.  Every chapter challenges the reader not only to understand but also to use the concepts.  Highly recommended.

Esther Patrick
AICTP Journal

A comprehensive introduction to TA covering a wide variety of settings and examples for application to practice

Dr Praxoulla Rameshwar
FHSCS, Kingston University
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This book has filled the yawning gap of the long awaited book on Transactional Analysis. I will recommend it to all professionals who work directly with people.

Dr Seidu Salifu
Teacher Training, NESCOT
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A terrific analysis that I have already trialled with a student group - clarity, precision and a good index. Thank You

Mr Colin Guthrie
Kingsway Centre, North Lindsey College
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Clear and acessible - what I was looking for

Mr Gary Pheiffer
Psychology, London Metropolitan University
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A helpful text which provides both insight into this fascinating area but also utility of the same. Text is easy to follow and engage with.

Mr Ian Llewellyn-Nash
Public Health, Birmingham City University
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An easy to follow authoratative text which analyses and applies TA in a didactic manner. Helps student nurses to understand the complexities of the nurse/patient relationship and the dynamics that underpin communication.

Mr Keith Bradley-Adams
School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea
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A great introduction to TA

Mr Lee Butler
School of Intergrated Health, Westminster University
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This book provides a very good insight into place of TA in therapy today

Mr Mike Wrigley
Nursing , University of the West of England, Bristol
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This book is a very useful addition to the growing literature on this topic area

Mr Mike Wrigley
Nursing , University of the West of England, Bristol
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Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1