ABSTRACT
Berne de®ned autonomy as being characterized by the release of three capacities: awareness, spontaneity and intimacy (Berne, 1964). Stewart (2007: 34) has summarized the transactional analysts' role in the slogan `confront script ± invite autonomy'. In addition to addressing the client's script issues, the TA therapist proactively utilizes methods that will promote the development of awareness, spontaneity and intimacy. The movement towards enhanced awareness, spontaneity and intimacy can be used as an alternative treatment planning method that focuses on health rather than pathology (Cox, 2000).
