In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts James Longwell and Jr-Earn Lam sit down with Beatrijs Dijkman, a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA-Education) based in the Netherlands.

Beatrijs shares how her work in the education field and her recent exploration of “hospicing modernity” invite us to question what we teach, how we learn, and invites us to question what aspects of TA we need to update or let go of in the times we live in now.

Their conversation ranges from the personal to the systemic, from Beatrijs’ own experience in TA education and exams to broader reflections on privilege, inequality, and how modernity shapes our professional culture.

You’ll hear them explore:

• What hospicing modernity means and why Beatrijs believes TA must question what it keeps and lets go of
• How modern education and qualification systems can unintentionally exclude or privilege certain groups.
• The tension between TA’s humanistic values and the meritocratic structures within its training and exams.
• What inclusion really looks like in TA education today
• An invitation to explore how we might create more equitable spaces for learning.

It’s a thought-provoking and compassionate dialogue that challenges us to look at TA not as a finished canon, but as a living conversation that evolves through questioning, dialogue, and connection.

Guest Information

Since January, Beatrijs has served as co-chair of the PSC (ITAA). Many of her reflections on Transactional Analysis focus on how exams are used and structured within TA pedagogy and training.

Her work is always evolving, with a long-standing involvement in social pedagogy and a deep interest in the role of creativity in learning and development. 

More recently, she has been returning to body and movement work, drawing on her earlier experience as a psychodrama and drama therapist before specialising in TA. 

Website

Connect with Beatrijs on LinkedIn to continue the conversation

Book Mentioned: 

Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity’s Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira

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This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis. We’re proud to have the UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA as our Patronage Partner. UKATA is a vibrant professional body committed to supporting the growth and ethical practice of Transactional Analysis in the UK and beyond.

They support practitioners, trainees, and the public through professional standards, events, and access to TA education. Learn more:

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Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

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In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and James sit down with Dasa Szekely. Dasa is a provisional teaching and supervising transactional analyst (PTSTA) based in Frankfurt. With over 20 years of counseling experience, she runs a private practice and conducts training sessions in Transactional Analysis.

This episode explores the nuances of counseling specifically tailored for men, discussing the societal and cultural factors that influence men's emotional literacy and the importance of connection. 

Dasa shares her journey into working with men in group settings, the challenges they face, and the transformative power of counseling in fostering emotional awareness and connection.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Dasa defines counselling specifically for men – and why it’s different from other approaches.
• The methods she uses to open up emotional availability and reconnection in male clients.
• Her perspective on men who exploit patriarchal dynamics, and the cultural forces behind it.
• Whether men’s groups naturally create safety for emotional sharing – or if that trust has to be built.
• How cultural background shapes the way men deal with conflict and relationships.
• What Dasa herself takes away from conversations with men about masculinity and connection.

Guest Information:

TA Training: https://dasausbildung.de

Counseling: https://dasacoaching.de

Cartoons on Instagram: @dasacoaching

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Thank You To Our Partners

This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis. We’re proud to have the UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA as our Patronage Partner. UKATA is a vibrant professional body committed to supporting the growth and ethical practice of Transactional Analysis in the UK and beyond.

They support practitioners, trainees, and the public through professional standards, events, and access to TA education. Learn more: www.uka4ta.co.uk

We are also supported by the European Association for Transactional Analysis, and our wonderful Patreon s

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts John and Matt return with an honest update on the future of the show - why it paused, what’s changed, and what conversations you can expect next.

After a seven-month break, they’re lifting the curtain on what’s been happening behind the scenes and how they’re building a more sustainable rhythm for sharing episodes with the TA community.

This short but important update also includes the announcement of a new sponsorship partnership and a preview of the big topics the podcast will explore in the year ahead.

Tune in to hear more about:

• Why there’s been a pause in publishing new episodes
• What’s changed behind the scenes to keep the podcast going
• The revised publishing rhythm
• The themes and conversations coming this year
• Our new sponsor and what their support means for the future
  
  

Support Us

Want to help keep the podcast accessible for everyone?

Join our community of supporters: patreon.com/TransactionalAnalysisPodcast

Or leave us a review if you enjoyed this episode - leaving a review allows more people to discover the podcast - scroll down to ratings and reviews on apple podcasts and click: write a review.

Your support makes it all possible. Thank you.

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Instagram: @ta_podcast

Facebook: podcast.ta

TikTok: @ta_podcast

Linkedin: ta-podcast

Connect With Us

Website: www.tapodcast.com

Email: info@tapodcast.com 

Thank You To Our Partners

This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis. We’re proud to have the UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA as our Patronage Partner. UKATA is a vibrant professional body committed to supporting the growth and ethical practice of Transactional Analysis in the UK and beyond.

They support practitioners, trainees, and the public through professional standards, events, and access to TA education. Learn more: www.uka4ta.co.uk

We are also supported by the European Association for Transactional Analysis, and our wonderful Patreon supporters.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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For five years, the Transactional Analysis Podcast has shared stories, insights, and inspiration - bringing the heart and soul of TA to life. 

What began as a bold idea has become a global platform for learning, connection, and creativity within the TA community. 

In this special episode, hosts Matt, John, and James reflect on five years of the Transactional Analysis Podcast - sharing the milestones, challenges, and moments of transformation that have shaped its success.

We celebrate the partnerships that made it possible, the guests who made TA theory come alive, and the listeners who keep the spirit of TA growing worldwide. 

Plus, we look to the future: making TAP even more accessible, embracing new technology, and inviting you to help sustain this shared resource through our Patreon campaign.

Tune in to Discover:

• How the TA Podcast began as a “side project” and became a professional podcast loved around the world.
• The recent milestone to improve accessibility to the global TA community.
• The real highs and lows of creating the TA Podcast over the past 5 years
• Stories from our guests that have brought TA theory alive
• Learn how you can help the TA Podcast continue to thrive and support the future of the show

Press play and join us as we reflect, celebrate, and look forward!

Support the Future of The Transactional Analysis Podcast

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This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

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In this episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and John welcome Alina Comendant (Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the field of Psychotherapy) and Tatjana Gjurković (Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the field of Psychotherapy)

Alina, based in the Netherlands, and Tatjana, working in Croatia, are highly experienced play therapists and trainers. They bring unique perspectives on how play therapy and Transactional Analysis can complement each other to support the emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents.

Throughout the conversation, we explore:

• How TA theory, with concepts like ego states and scripts, enhances play therapy, helping children express their inner worlds.

• Directive vs. Non-Directive Play Therapy:  the balance between following the child’s lead versus guiding with structured methods.

• Alina and Tatjana’s favourite TA models which they use to foster resilience and autonomy in young clients.

• Why empathy, acceptance, and collaboration with parents help children feel safe and open up in therapy

• The impact of family systems, cultural scripts, and school on a child’s mental health, and why addressing these is vital for sustainable change.

Get in touch with Alina and Tatjana:

Alina Comendant

Website: www.alinacomendant.com
LinkedIn: Alina Comendant
Instagram: @the_heart_of_practice

Tatjana Gjurković

Instagram: @ad_psychotherapy_institute
Website: AD Training Institute

Resources mentioned in the episode:

International Transactional Analysts for Childhood and Adolescence ( from Italy). 

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below: 

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits 

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis. 

For more information please click on the link below: 

eatanews.org

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this special episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and John pay tribute to Dr. Mark Widdowson, a highly respected Transactional Analyst and a great contributor to the field, who sadly passed away in August of this year.

Dr. Widdowson was a guest on one of our earlier episodes, where he shared his deep knowledge and passion for psychotherapy and Transactional Analysis (TA). His influence on both the TA community and on each of us personally cannot be overstated.

In this episode, we honour his legacy by sharing reflections on his impact and by revisiting his powerful Research Award acceptance speech at the 2017 WTAC (World TA Conference) in Berlin, where he was presented with an award for his research on the effectiveness of TA Psychotherapy.

Dr. Widdowson’s dedication to TA research, particularly in the area of depression, continues to shape the field. His work brought significant insights into evidence-based psychotherapy, and he was known for making complex theories accessible and practical for therapists. 

His energy, humour, and commitment to improving the lives of others were felt by all who knew him, and he has left an indelible mark on the TA community.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Widdowson speaks with his characteristic wit and passion, discussing the importance of research in TA, his journey in the field, and the future of TA as an evidence-based practice. His words are as relevant today as they were then, and we hope they inspire and remind listeners of his immense contribution.

This episode is our way of saying thank you to Dr. Widdowson, for all he gave to the world of TA, and for the countless lives he touched through his work and teaching.

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below: 

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits 

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis. 

For more information please click on the link below: 

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Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and Sarah are joined by Jr-Earn Lam, who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst  (PTSTA)  in the Educational Field (E).

Jr-Earn Lam is the Director of Learning at Seraphcorp Institute, leading the learning design team and faculty of a leadership consultancy in Singapore. In addition to her role, she conducts research in adult learning, writes, and coaches executives. She also serves as a Regional Exam Coordinator with the IBOC, the Book Review Editor for the Transactional Analysis Journal (TAJ), and is building a TA training practice in Southeast Asia.

Jr-Earn shares her journey with Transactional Analysis (TA) and how her mother's involvement with TA introduced her to the field.

She discusses the impact of cultural dynamics on learning and teaching, the significance of curiosity in education, and her favourite TA models, including physis and the integrating adult model. 

The conversation delves into the challenges and insights of using TA across different cultural contexts and the evolving role of educators.

She emphasises the importance of holding power lightly as an educator, creating spaces for open dialogue, and disrupting traditional power dynamics through a shared learning process.

Throughout the conversation, we explore:

• How Jr-Earn Lam's early exposure to Transactional Analysis (TA) through her mother shaped her journey as an adult educator.

• The influence of cultural concepts like homonymy and autonomy on the educator-learner dynamic, especially within Asian contexts.

• How holding power lightly, curiosity and embracing uncertainty can disrupt traditional parent-child dynamics in education, fostering trust and openness.

• The impact of curiosity and playfulness in creating engaging, dynamic learning environments that encourage deeper connections.

• How past experiences and cultural scripts shape teaching approaches and the way educators interact with learners.

• Jr-Earn shares her most rewarding moments using TA to date.

Get in touch with Jr-Earn Lam on LinkedIn here

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below: 

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits 

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis. 

For mo

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this episode of The Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and John are joined by James Longwell, who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst  (PTSTA)  in the Organisational Field (O).

James is currently an Organisation Development Consultant for Google in their EMEA region and in this episode he shares insights into his extensive experience in utilising Transactional Analysis (TA) within organisations. 

The discussion delves into James' journey from his HR beginnings at Peugeot to his current role at Google, where he helps leaders navigate change and development. 

James also explains the unique challenges and advantages of being an internal consultant, the importance of an underpinning theoretical framework in his work, and how AI tools are transforming his practice. 

Listen in to explore the intersections of Transactional analysis, organisational change, and AI, and learn how these elements are shaping the future of work and human interactions.

Tune in and discover:

• James’s professional journey to date and his introduction to Transactional Analysis
• The role of an organisational transactional analyst in organisational change and theories underpinning his work
• The unique challenges and advantages of being an internal organisational consultant using Transactional Analysis (TA)
• How TA has helped James to become a more effective executive
• The role of Artificial Intelligence in Organisational TA and its impact on various fields of Transactional Analysis from educational to counselling.
• How AI can be used as assistive intelligence and the future of AI in the workplace

Get in touch with James on LinkedIn here

*Disclaimer*: In this episode, James is expressing his personal opinions and is not speaking on behalf of Google in an official capacity.

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below: 

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits 

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis. 

For more information please click on the link below: 

eatanews.org

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Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast, hosts Matt and Parul are joined by Linda Gillham, who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst  (PTSTA)  in the Counselling Field (C).

Linda discusses her journey in the field of Transactional Analysis counselling, the challenges of the UK TA community, and the impact of technology on counselling and psychotherapy. 

Linda shares insights on the confusion in the counselling field, the role of Transactional Analysis in different contexts, and the need for clarity and support in training. 

Linda also explores the application of TA concepts in online counselling, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and her experience in providing mental health support during the lockdown.

We also dive into the challenges and opportunities in the counselling and psychotherapy field, as well as the need for more clarity and conversations around these topics.

Tune in as we explore:

• Linda's journey from clinical psychology to TA counselling and her diverse counselling experiences.
• The challenges in the UK TA community and the need for clarity and support in training
• How technology has impacted psychotherapy and counselling plus the application of TA concepts in online counselling.
• The challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and Linda’s experience providing mental health services via technology during lockdown
• The importance of the integration of physical and mental health
• The need for more clarity and conversations around the distinctions between counselling and psychotherapy.
• The challenges in the counselling and psychotherapy field in the UK, including the need for more affordable and accessible services.

Get in touch with Linda Gillham here

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below: 

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits 

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis. For more information please click on the link below: 

eatanews.org

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Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this episode, we speak with Keiko Hoshino who is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) in the Educational field (E).

Keiko established a training company in 2005 which specialises in hospitality and communication, and uses TA principles and theories alongside the strengths of Japanese culture to promote harmony and autonomy.  She is involved with adult education, which includes staff training (covering interpersonal relationships within households orcompanies), as well as customer service and human resources development. The education content mainly consists of two parts; one is instructing Japanese-style service manners, the other is providing workshops on communication by Transactional Analysis (TA), as well as organising TA training and supervision sessions. includes staff training covering interpersonal relationships within households or

companies, as well as customer service.

You can contact Keiko by email:  keihosh@gmail.com

Takeaways

• Transactional analysis (TA) can help in understanding communication and social interactions.
• The concept of strokes in TA is useful in analyzing and improving communication.
• Autonomy is an important value in Japanese culture, and teaching TA can help individuals increase their autonomy.
• Gender issues and hierarchical structures in Japanese organizations can pose challenges to autonomy and freedom of expression. Education plays a fundamental role in shaping individuals and cultures.
• Diversity, inclusion, and an ecosystem approach are important values in both transactional analysis and Japanese culture.
• There is potential for learning and growth between Western and Japanese TA cultures.
• Embracing differences and celebrating individuality can lead to a more harmonious society.
• Education has the power to promote peace and well-being.

Sound Bites

• "I encountered the word strokes of TA. I was wondering how to work as the instructor in social and service training. But I found the way to prove wide training through this concept of strokes."
• "We can understand the communication by knowing the concept of strokes. Then how many strokes did you give the person? I can say that. Then I can bow and I can look at the person, the eye contacting, the smiling and talking, the giving words, and making, walking closely, walking close to the person."
• "You can't change others, but you can change your behaviors. Then you can make some change in communication together. Then something will change."
• "I'd like to be a bridge between Japan and other countries through TA"
• "Amae is a kind of acceptance and not symbiosis, but kind of acceptance"
• "Education makes world peace"

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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Summary

Ronen Stilman discusses the shift in transactional analysis from an ego-centric theory to an eco-centric theory, focusing on wider systems and the impact of technology. He highlights the significance of our relationship with technology and how it shapes the way we relate and identify. Stilman emphasizes the attachment and dependency we have on technology, as well as the potential impact on relationships. He explores the dialectics of progress and the borderless world created by technology, while also acknowledging the challenges and costs associated with it. Stilman also discusses the shift from regulation to stimulation and the potential disconnection it can cause. The conversation explores the influence of technology on script process and identity formation. It highlights the impact of virtual interactions on day-to-day experiences, relationships, and even mental health. The discussion also touches on the power dynamics and privilege associated with technology access. The concept of ulterior transactions in transactional analysis is introduced as a way to understand the psychological level of interaction in the virtual space. The importance of recognizing and researching the significance of technology in our lives is emphasized, as well as the need for the TA community to engage in this discourse.

Takeaways

Transactional analysis is shifting from an ego-centric theory to an eco-centric theory, focusing on wider systems and the impact of technology.

Our relationship with technology is significant and shapes the way we relate and identify.

We have a deep attachment and dependency on technology, which can impact our relationships.

Technology has created a borderless world, but there are also challenges and costs associated with it.

There is a shift from regulation to stimulation, which can lead to disconnection. Technology has a significant impact on script process and identity formation.

Virtual interactions in the digital space influence day-to-day experiences and relationships.

Power dynamics and privilege play a role in technology access and its effects.

Ulterior transactions in transactional analysis help understand the psychological level of interaction in the virtual space.

Recognizing and researching the significance of technology is crucial for the TA community.

Further exploration and discussion are needed to fully understand the implications of technology in our lives.

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s.

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below:

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, we announce several changes to the podcast. John and Matt have spent the last six months considering how to ensure the longevity of the podcast project, which was initiated in 2019. The outcome is a decision to change the name of the podcast from "3 People In Your Head" to "Transactional Analysis Podcast (TAP)", the creation of a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee (a not-for-profit company) and the creation of a board to oversee the governance of the project. We introduce James Longwell (PTSTA), the new Chair of the Board, and discuss our vision and mission to promote TA.

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

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Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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In this panel discussion, we talk about Functional Fluency and the Temple Index of Functional Fluency (TIFF), a model about human behaviour that was developed from the functional ego states TA model. Our guests, share their insights and experiences of how the model has been a valuable resource personally and its influence on their work with clients. 

Our guests are Beatrijs Dijkman, Layo Seriki, Liz Jackson and Valerie Cionca

You can learn more about Functional Fluency and gain access to many resources by visiting functionalfluency.com

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s. 

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

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Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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Seven Things You Need to Know About TA II (Introductory Series 1 - Episode 2.)

In this episode, John Fleming and Matt Taylor share an update on the seven things you need to know about Transactional Analysis (TA). If you’re unfamiliar with TA, this would be worth listening to before you listen to our other podcasts. 

We cover a little bit of Transactional Analysis history, theory and practice.

For more information on Transactional Analysis and your hosts, visit:

https://tapodcast.com

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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Script, or Life Script, is a theoretical pillar of Transactional Analysis.

In this short episode, we hear a number of guests from previous episodes give brief descriptions and definitions of Script, and how they integrate the theory into their work as Transactional Analysts.

Samples are taken from the following episodes - please click the links to go to the full episodes:

Covid-19 Panel Discussion (Special Theme Series, Episode 1), featuring Adrienne Lee, Thorsten Geck, Trudi Newton and Anna Chandy in this sample.

Cor Van Geffen - Organisational TA (Organisational Series, Episode 5)

Sylvie Monin - Counselling TA (Counselling Series, Episode 3)

Richard Erskine - Psychotherapy and TA (Psychotherapy Series, Episode 2)

Steff Oates - Psychotherapy and TA (Psychotherapy Series, Episode 5)

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

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Our guest for this episode is James Sedgwick a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field, a University Lecturer and Author of the book, “Contextual Transactional Analysis: The Inseparability of Self and World”. We explore the central concepts and themes of Contextual TA and discuss the significant influence that context has on our understanding of ourselves, others and the world around us, after a brief discussion about psychotherapy training in the UK.

You can contact James via the Birmingham Newman University website.

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

This episode is the first audio version of the Eric Berne Memorial articles from the Transactional Analysis Journal. We plan to publish two a year as part of our sponsorship agreement.

Trudi Newton received the 2023 Eric Berne Memorial Award for her work in establishing a new metaperspective that reframes transactional analysis as positive psychology. The article cited in the nomination, which you are about to hear, read by Trudi herself, is “The Health System: Metaphor and Meaning” from the July 2007 Transactional Analysis Journal.

Trudi’s paper is an exhortation to all of us to engage in a kind of ongoing, ground-breaking process of theoretical evolution through practice, reflecting the spirit of the early pioneers in TA theory.

You can view the diagrams that Trudi references on our website by clicking the link below:

Diagrams

There is also a link to Trudi’s acceptance speech which can be found on YouTube:

YouTube acceptance speech

Link for the Transactional Analysis Journal:

www.tandfonline.com-TAJ

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

Our guest for this episode is Honza Simek. Honza is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Educational Field.

We discuss Honza’s twenty year journey from being a teacher in the Czech Republic, his transition to becoming a coach and supervisor for educators who are working towards educational reform, why he chose to train in TA and how TA has influenced his work.

You can contact Honza via email:

jan.bob.simek@gmail.com

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, we feature a panel discussion that was recorded in Dublin in July at the EATA and ITAA International Trainers Meeting, where John and I were very fortunate to be able to record this in person.

Our guests, all Training and Supervising Transactional Analysts (TSTA) representing each field of TA, are:

Andy Williams - Psychotherapy

Eva Acs - Counselling

Sylvie Rossi - Organisational

Rosemary Napper - Educational

The question we discussed, also the theme of the trainer's meeting, was:

What ideas and views do you have about the challenges, changes needed, and possible opportunities in TA training during uncertain times?

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

For this episode, John and I had the privilege of travelling to Dublin for the ITAA and EATA international trainers meeting in July.  Our guest is Peter Rudolph, so we were very fortunate to meet Peter and record this fascinating conversation in person.

Peter is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field and works from his private office in Northwest Germany.

We talk about his work as a TA Counsellor, transforming the core of the 'I'm okay, you're okay' concept to a universal okayness, and shifting TA from a psychotherapeutic approach to a psychosocial health approach, integrating a political perspective.

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, our panel discuss the question, "What Does the Future of TA Look Like Across the Four Fields?".

Our guests were: Deborah Robinson TSTA(O), Karen Minikin TSTA(P), Nicole Lenner PTSTA(C), and Paul Robinson PTSTA(E).

The discussion took place at the Annual UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA) Conference and was recorded in front of a live audience of attendees (a first for us!). The theme of the conference was: Transactional Analysis! One theory applied in four fields.

Transactional Analysis, or TA, is a psychosocial model that covers much of the human experience. Though it was initially only applied only in Psychotherapy, TA now has four fields; these are Counselling, Educational, Organisational and Psychotherapy.

Our panellists' contact details can be found below:

Deborah Robinson TSTA(O): quaydebbie@gmail.com 

Karen Minikin TSTA(P): karen@insights-sw.co.uk 07712 896904

Nicole Lenner PTSTA(C): www.amae.de info@amae.de

Paul Robinson PTSTA(E): bawdseypaul@gmail.com 

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, we speak to Sylvie Monin.

Sylvie is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field, and a psychosocial counsellor working with people in difficulty, going through crises, or wishing to do in-depth personal development work.

We talk about Script, and its positive traits, hungers, enlivening hope, and how TA Counselling, working with the Adult ego state, facilitates change.You can get in touch with Sylvie here:Website:  

https://stateofme.ch/Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-monin-6013b062/email:  s.monin@stateofme.ch

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, we speak with Piotr Jusik.

Piotr is a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field, a coach working with individuals and organisations such as NGOs, a mental health counsellor in the UK, and a group facilitator.

Among other things, we discuss culture and diversity, the significance of language, and the influence of nature and place on his work as a transactional analyst.

The information Piotr mentioned regarding Carbons footprint from nutrition can be found here: 

shrinkthatfootprint.com 

Piotr can be contacted via his website:

iflowcoaching.com

Sponsors:

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives of both from the 1970’s.  

For more information about the benefits of membership please click on the link below

www.itaaworld.org/itaa-membership-benefits

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 29 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, John and Matt introduce three new co-hosts who will be joining Matt in hosting future episodes. We talk about the impact of TA on our lives and discuss how we would like the podcast to evolve.

We are also excited to announce our new sponsorship arrangement with the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) and the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA).

The International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA) is an individual membership organisation providing the TA Journal (TAJ) and the monthly Script newsletter with archives back to 1971.

www.itaaworld.org

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) has 44 member associations with more than 7550 members in 28 European countries. Its purpose is to promote knowledge and research on Transactional Analysis, to develop its theory, to ensure agreed standards of practice, and to promote cooperation in Europe in the field of Transactional Analysis.

eatanews.org

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show

In this episode, John and Matt reflect on the past three years of running 3 People In Your Head, and share their favourite highlights. They discuss their initial aims, lessons learned, and their intentions for the venture. They also discuss some changes that will be taking place in the near future. 

If you would like to contact us, please use the email below or find us on all the major social media platforms.

3peopleinyourhead@gmail.com

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Book Your Ticket To the UKATA National Conference

Every year, UKATA hosts the National Conference, bringing together transactional analysts and trainees from across the UK for a weekend of inspiration, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection.

This April, the UKATA National Conference takes place in Nottingham.
You’re warmly invited to join, connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Book your place here: https://www.uka4ta.co.uk/ukata-conference

Support the show