An Introduction to Transactional Analysis: Helping People Change

by Phil Lapworth, Charlotte Sills

In this new edition published by SAGE, An Introduction to Transactional Analysis introduces the theory and practice of Transactional Analysis (TA) which integrates cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theories within a humanistic philosophy. While most TA books focus on one field, this approach demonstrates the benefits of TA across a wide variety of settings, business and management, education and coaching as well as counseling. Case studies from a variety of contexts bring TA to life for practitioners in any of these disciplines, and the accessible, engaging writing style makes difficult concepts understandable for undergraduates and postgraduates. Bringing their book into the twenty-first century, the authors provide a brief history of TA followed by individual chapters on the concepts and techniques used with detailed definitions and descriptions, and suggestions for application in practice.

Genres: Psychology

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2011

Reviews

[Caroline Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent accessible book for those interested in TA.

[Bela Vasileva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellently written and very accessible. I particularly loved the case studies throughout and especially the one at the end of the book as they accessibly illustrated the complex theory behind TA.