Transactional analysis
Transactional analysis (TA) is a theory of personality and communication. Elements of TA can befound in Neuro lingustic programming. It can also be used as a systematic psychotherapy for personal growth and personal change. TA can be used in any situation where there is a need for understanding of individuals, relationships and communication.
Proteus consultants are all qualified in TA to differing degrees. Most hold the TA 101 qualification from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Training Institute (CPTI) and Jayne Owen is completing her MSC in TA.
TA provides useful models for assisting coaching interventions and team and group dynamics and is used in this context at Proteus.
Underlying assumptions of TA are that:
- People are OK
- People have the capacity to learn
- Given adequate knowledge and resources people can heal their problems
A basic text on TA is “TA Today” by Ian Stewart and Vann Joines (Lifespace Publishing) which outlines the main models and theories.
