TA202 Intermediate Transactional Analysis Workshop

Come and join us on an exciting journey of discovery where you will expand and deepen your knowledge of Transactional Analysis theories! If you enjoyed the TA101 course or want to build on your current understanding of transactional analysis, then join us on our TA202. This workshop is designed for those who have a grasp of the core theories of TA and would like to expand their knowledge and application of TA. You'll learn about the psychological processes that underpin the basic theories and models of the TA101 workshop. We will cover topics, such as: • Symbiosis - this is the way that people foster a codependent relationship, which can be highly self-limiting for each person in the relationship and lead to conflict and unhappiness. You'll learn how people can transform such relationships so that each person in them can develop to their full potential; • Impasse Theory - we most commonly experience psychological impasses as procrastination and indecision. Most of us have felt frustrated and stuck either in being unable to make a decision or, if we've made a decision, we then sink into the inactivity of procrastination. You'll learn why this happens and, very usefully, how to break that cycle and become more dynamic and engaged with daily life; • Transference - when we meet new people, we often very quickly form a felt sense of who they are. This is often helpful and can keep us safe. At other times, our first opinions can be wrong and negatively impact on how we relate to others. Conversely, some people find they fall 'head over heels' for others who prove to be unsafe companions or friends. You'll find out why this happens, and how you can most effectively use your intuition about those you meet in life ; • TA and neurodiversity - this is a very relevant topic today because so many people are discovering they have some kind of neurodivergent thinking style. These include autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, and others. You'll learn how to identify characteristics of these different ways of thinking, as well as how better to meet the needs of people with those thinking styles; • and more... Transactional Analysis, originally developed by Eric Berne in the 1950s, provides a theoretical framework for understanding personality development, communication, relationships, and group dynamics. Participants are invited to reflect upon themselves and others, to integrate the learning into their own lived experiences, and to identify alternative options for behaviour and communication that serve us better. There is no entry requirement for this course. It is designed for everyone, and everyone can benefit from learning about themselves and others. The insight you will gain into human behaviour, thought, feelings, and relational styles, can help in living a more satisfying life and developing fulfilling relationships.