An Introduction to Transactional Analysis: Helping People Change

Phil Lapworth

ISBN 10: 0857029088 / ISBN 13: 9780857029089

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

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2011. 1st Edition. Paperback. This accessible introduction fills a gap for a textbook that can be used across all applications of Transactional Analysis - from counselling & psychotherapy to coaching. The expert authors make difficult TA concepts understandable for undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 388. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780857029089

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Title: An Introduction to Transactional Analysis: ...

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

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.

About the Authors:

Phil Lapworth is a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice near Bath and has written extensively in the field of counselling and psychotherapy.

Charlotte Sills is a UKCP registered psychotherapist in private practice and a coach, supervisor, trainer and consultant in a variety of settings. She is a BACP senior accredited supervisor, a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst and member of faculty on the MSc in Executive Coaching and PG Dip in Organisational Supervision at Ashridge Hult Business School where she is Professor of Coaching.

Until 2007 she was part of the Leadership Team at Metanoia Institute, London where she was the Head of the Transactional Analysis Department, offering an MSc Programme in TA Psychotherapy and BSc in Counselling.  She remains an occasional member of the faculty in the TA, Gestalt and Integrative Departments. Charlotte believes that all human systems – from friendships to organizations – are about people in relationship. She has published widely in the field of relational therapy and coaching, including, with Helena Hargaden, Transactional Analysis - A Relational Perspective (Karnac 2002) and Coaching Relationships (edited with Erik de Haan, Libri Press, 2012).