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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 22|4 pages
Conceptualizing the therapeutic relationship
chapter 24|2 pages
Considering Adapted Child responses as indicators of alliance rupture
chapter 25|4 pages
The therapeutic alliance: rupture and repair
chapter 26|4 pages
Important TA concepts relating to transference and countertransference
chapter 27|4 pages
The drama triangle as a tool to explore countertransference
chapter 28|4 pages
Transference and countertransference: an aide-meÂmoir of TA models
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 35|4 pages
Developing a conversational interviewing technique
chapter 36|4 pages
Being thorough in structural analysis
chapter 37|4 pages
Adding in ego state dialogue to develop dynamic structural analysis
chapter 38|4 pages
Accounting for cultural and religious parent
chapter 39|4 pages
Accounting for oppression
chapter 40|2 pages
Levels of script: protocol and script proper
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 45|4 pages
Escape hatches as a framework for understanding client safety
chapter 46|4 pages
Suicidal ideation: a brief introduction
chapter 47|6 pages
Diagnosis checklist
part |2 pages
Part 4 Contracting
chapter 48|4 pages
Contracting for the tasks and goals of therapy
chapter 49|2 pages
Contracting: developing `lightness of touch'
chapter 50|4 pages
Using a standard written business contract
chapter 51|2 pages
Contracting with the unsure client
chapter 52|2 pages
Behavioural contracts
chapter 53|4 pages
Dealing with resistance or non-compliance with behavioural contracts
chapter 54|2 pages
The `good enough' contract
chapter 55|2 pages
Contracting: preparing for con¯ict and negative transference
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
chapter 61|2 pages
Awareness, spontaneity, intimacy and autonomy
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