ABSTRACT

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a versatile and comprehensive system of psychotherapy. Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques synthesises developments in the field, making complex material accessible and offering practical guidance on how to apply the theory and refine TA psychotherapy skills in practice.

Divided into seven manageable sections, the 100 key points cover:

  • the philosophy, theory, methods and critique of the main approaches to TA
  • TA perspectives on the therapeutic relationship
  • diagnosis, contracting and treatment planning using TA
  • a trouble shooting guide to avoiding common pitfalls
  • refining therapeutic skills

As such this book is essential reading for trainee TA therapists, those preparing for examinations as well as experienced practitioners who will find much practical guidance on the skilful and mindful application of this cohesive system of psychotherapy.

part |2 pages

Part 1 Approaches in Transactional Analysis (TA) Practice

chapter 1|4 pages

Three modes of therapeutic action

chapter 2|4 pages

The classical school: foundations

chapter 3|2 pages

The classical school: methods

chapter 4|4 pages

The redecision school: foundations

chapter 5|4 pages

The redecision school: methods

chapter 6|4 pages

The cathexis school: foundations

chapter 7|4 pages

The cathexis school: methods

chapter 8|4 pages

Radical psychiatry: foundations

chapter 9|2 pages

Radical psychiatry: methods

chapter 10|4 pages

Integrative TA: foundations

chapter 11|4 pages

Integrative TA: methods

chapter 12|4 pages

Cognitive-behavioural TA: foundations

chapter 13|4 pages

Cognitive-behavioural TA: methods

chapter 14|4 pages

Psychodynamic TA: foundations

chapter 15|2 pages

Psychodynamic TA: methods

chapter 16|4 pages

Relational TA: foundations

chapter 17|2 pages

Relational TA: methods

part |2 pages

Part 2 The Therapeutic Relationship

chapter 18|4 pages

The initial sessions

chapter 19|2 pages

Therapeutic enquiry

chapter 20|4 pages

The centrality of empathy

chapter 21|4 pages

1 therapeutic relationship

chapter 29|4 pages

Ending TA therapy

part |2 pages

Part 3 Diagnosis

chapter 30|4 pages

The importance of observation

chapter 31|4 pages

Intake assessment and case formulation

chapter 32|4 pages

Assessing suitability for TA therapy

chapter 33|4 pages

Using Berne's four methods of diagnosis

chapter 34|4 pages

Applying the four methods of diagnosis

chapter 36|4 pages

Being thorough in structural analysis

chapter 39|4 pages

Accounting for oppression

chapter 41|2 pages

Identifying structural level

chapter 42|4 pages

Building up the script system

chapter 43|4 pages

Exploring counterscript

chapter 44|4 pages

Analysing games

chapter 46|4 pages

Suicidal ideation: a brief introduction

chapter 47|6 pages

Diagnosis checklist

part |2 pages

Part 4 Contracting

part |2 pages

Part 5 Treatment Planning

chapter 56|2 pages

Comparative treatment sequences

chapter 57|4 pages

Formulating individualized treatment plans

chapter 58|2 pages

Monitoring and revising treatment planning

chapter 59|4 pages

Psychotherapy as a grieving process

chapter 60|4 pages

Treatment sequence: a relational view

part |2 pages

Part 6 Avoiding Common Pitfalls

chapter 62|4 pages

Being realistic about treatment length

chapter 63|4 pages

Avoiding premature contracting

chapter 64|2 pages

Avoiding the pitfall of `certainty'

chapter 65|4 pages

Reducing the risk of iatrogenic shaming

chapter 66|4 pages

Avoiding racket `OK-ness'

chapter 67|4 pages

Avoiding marshmallowing

chapter 68|4 pages

Teaching TA concepts sparingly

part |2 pages

Part 7 Refining Therapeutic Skills

chapter 69|2 pages

Balancing challenge and support

chapter 71|4 pages

Deepening affect

chapter 72|4 pages

Promoting healthy expression of emotions

chapter 78|2 pages

Using metacommunicative transactions

chapter 79|4 pages

Therapy of games

chapter 80|2 pages

Therapy of injunctions

chapter 82|6 pages

Escape-hatch closure revisited

chapter 83|4 pages

Client protection

chapter 84|4 pages

Potency and permission

chapter 85|4 pages

Impasse theory revisited

chapter 88|2 pages

Confrontation

chapter 91|2 pages

Record keeping in TA therapy

chapter 92|4 pages

Promoting mentalization

chapter 93|4 pages

Cultivating mindfulness

chapter 94|2 pages

Script development: an ongoing process

chapter 96|4 pages

Exploring therapist's motivations

chapter 98|4 pages

The Adult ego state revisited

chapter 99|4 pages

TA as an existential psychotherapy

chapter 100|2 pages

Analysing transactions