From the Blog

Our July TA Lab took us back to Eric Berne's final and, for many of us, most significant book, What Do You Say After You Say Hello? It proved to be one of those discussions where everyone seemed to bring a different perspective, and the result was a rich and enjoyable conversation.

Are you looking for a way to deepen your understanding of Transactional Analysis—without needing to “have it all together” first? Would you like to connect with other TA students and practitioners from all over New Zealand, everyone at different levels of training and experience? Would you like the opportunity to facilitate a training session under supervision?

Over the last year, a loyal band of enthusiasts have been reading all of Berne’s books and then meeting up to share our reactions and insights from that experience. For some of us it was a return to familiar ground, and for others it was a completely new experience to read Berne’s own words. On every single occasion the discussions were lively, personal and insightful with individual contributions enriching the understanding of the whole group.

What is undeniable is the popularity of IFS and its usefulness in teaching a lot of therapists how to dialogue with internal parts. Yet to a TA therapist, much of this “talking to the parts” reads like a simple reframing (without attribution) of at least seven pre-existing and well-published TA theories and practice...

The Social Engagement Committee of ITAA will be presenting the second of a 3-Webinar Series, "Avoidance & Engagement in a Disturbed World,"