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Transactional Analysis

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Transactional Analysis book

100 Key Points and Techniques

Transactional Analysis

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Transactional Analysis book

100 Key Points and Techniques
ByMark Widdowson
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2009
eBook Published 8 September 2009
Pub. Location London
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203868393
Pages 392
eBook ISBN 9780203868393
Subjects Behavioral Sciences
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Widdowson, M. (2009). Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203868393

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 23|4 pages

Strengthening the working alliance by attention to tasks, goals and bonds

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

chapter 69|2 pages

Balancing challenge and support

chapter 70|2 pages

Optimizing therapy by assessment of where the client is open, and where they are defended

chapter 71|4 pages

Deepening affect

chapter 72|4 pages

Promoting healthy expression of emotions

chapter 73|4 pages

Promoting emotional literacy with `homework' assignments

chapter 74|2 pages

Encouraging journaling to promote self-re¯ection

chapter 75|4 pages

Differences between decontamination and deconfusion

chapter 76|4 pages

How clients con®rm script beliefs in therapy

chapter 77|4 pages

Using alliance rupture and repair for deconfusion

chapter 78|2 pages

Using metacommunicative transactions

chapter 79|4 pages

Therapy of games

chapter 80|2 pages

Therapy of injunctions

chapter 81|4 pages

Interventions and approaches to 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 86|4 pages

Two-chair Parent ego state work: some guidelines

chapter 87|2 pages

Two-chair Parent ego state work: contraindications

chapter 88|2 pages

Confrontation

chapter 89|2 pages

Enhancing effectiveness with audio recordings

chapter 90|4 pages

Evaluating interventions and enhancing skills

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 95|2 pages

Helping clients identify and build on their strengths

chapter 96|4 pages

Exploring therapist's motivations

chapter 97|4 pages

Self-reflection and appropriate self-disclosure

chapter 98|4 pages

The Adult ego state revisited

chapter 99|4 pages

TA as an existential psychotherapy

chapter 100|2 pages

Analysing transactions

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