Description
Book Synopsis`An important book that deserves reading by both trainees and experienced therapists of all approaches and models' -
Counsellingbooks.comSkills in Transactional Analysis Counselling & Psychotherapy is a practical introduction to a uniquely comprehensive therapeutic approach, which combines theories of the mind, emotions, behaviour and bodily experience.
Following the typical pattern of working with a client, the book describes the key features of Transactional Analysis (TA) and its basic building blocks - ego states, transactions, games and scripts. Each concept or technique is introduced at the stage in the counselling process at which it is required. Backed up by exercises, this enables readers to build their knowledge and skills base in tandem with their understanding of the counselling process itself.
Part One focuses on the development of the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client and gives guidance on how to crea
Table of Contents
What Is Transactional Analysis? PART ONE: THE COUNSELLING RELATIONSHIP Beginning the Relationship Building the Relationship and Analyzing the Client′s Internal World Developing the Relationship and Completing Analysis of the Client′s Internal World PART TWO: DEVELOPING AWARENESS Challenging the Frame of Reference Freeing the Adult PART THREE: RECAPTURING SPONTANEITY AND INTIMACY Discovering Internal Confusion Sustaining Intimacy PART FOUR: AUTONOMY Making the Transition to Autonomy Ending and Separating
