Mark Widdowson

Gebundenes Buch

Transactional Analysis

The Basics

Beschreibung

This accessible textbook on transactional analysis (TA) provides a comprehensive overview of TA theory, with a strong emphasis throughout on practical application. The core theory of TA is explained, as well as how concepts have developed over time. Each theoretical concept is presented with brief examples or vignettes from different fields of application of TA (such as psychotherapy, counselling, education and organisational) and - crucially - how TA can be used in everyday life. To facilitate the learning of concepts, the book includes personal development activities at the end of chapters together with suggestions for further reading. This is an essential text for complete beginners and first year students on TA training courses as well as students on counselling and psychotherapy training, and those undertaking training in organisational development and coaching.

Autor

Mark Widdowson was a psychotherapist and couples therapist based in central Manchester, specialising in the therapy of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems and issues around sex and sexuality. He was a teaching and supervising transactional analyst, a UKCP registered psychotherapist and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. He was a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Salford, Director of Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation and associate director of The Berne Institute.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm
• Gewicht: 590g
• ISBN-13: 9781032587967
• ISBN-10: 1032587962
• Artikelnr.: 72877221

Rezensionen

'TA 100 Key Points is a must-read for all transactional analysis practitioners, both beginning and advanced. The book provides a refreshing and holistic account of transactional analysis and its connections with cutting-edge science and the theory of psychotherapy and related fields. Mark Widdowson masterfully integrates the wisdom of early transactional analysts with current developments in TA psychotherapy theory and practice. The book is full of practical wisdom and clinical insights and will serve as a guide into the complexities of the psychotherapy journey from the initial session to the end of psychotherapy. I highly recommend it.'

Gregor Zvelc, PhD, TSTA, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of

Psychology, University of Ljubljana

'In Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques, Mark Widdowson offers a powerful and richly described account of how a master therapist pursues their craft. While providing a comprehensive overview of Transactional Analysis theory and practice, this book is also highly relevant to both experienced practitioners, and new trainees, in any approach to counselling and psychotherapy. The focus on key choice-points in therapy makes it possible for the reader to learn new options and strategies in relation to supporting clients through the therapy journey. Important aspects of this book include an engaging account of how TA has evolved since the pioneering work of Eric Berne, Claude Steiner and their colleagues, alongside an appreciation of the significance of responding in a respectful and empowering way to socio-cultural difference, marginalisation and oppression. Thoughtful links are consistently made to ideas and techniques from other therapy traditions, and current research evidence. The first edition of Transactional Analysis: 100 Key Points and Techniques was a best-seller, whose value was recognised by counsellors and psychotherapists from a wide range of theoretical orientations and areas of practice. This new edition is even better, and is warmly recommended as essential reading for anyone interested in deepening and broadening their capacity to work resourcefully with clients.'

John McLeod, Emeritus Professor of Counselling, Abertay University

'Dr. Mark Widdowson provides an excellent book on transactional analysis. Of particular note is how contemporary it is. Full of very up to date information and ideas on TA and the relationship to many other approaches and ideas. An excellent and highly recommended read for students, TA trainers and people of a wide range of expertise and knowledge.'

Nataliia Isaieva, PTSTA -P-EATA/ITAA, Ukraine, Honorary Member of the Ukrainian Society of Transactional Analysis USTA