In this episode, we speak with Steff Oates. Steff is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field and runs a psychotherapy and supervision practice in the North West of England. She is Vice President of Research and Innovation of the International TA Association, and an occasional guest editor of the Transactional Analysis Journal as well as an author of numerous articles. We talk about Eric Berne’s early work on intuition and protocol, and Steff’s interest in inte...
Dec 30, 2021•49 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode, we speak with Paul Robinson. Paul is a certified transactional analyst in the Educational Field of TA and runs, with his wife, a training company that delivers a range of TA and personal development programs. We discuss transformational learning, the effect that schooling can have on our view of education, and other matters such as co-creative TA and the importance of psychological safety in education. If you would like to make contact with Paul, you can do so here: bawdseypaul@...
Oct 12, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this episode, we speak with Fanita English. Fanita is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, Psychoanalyst, Group Analyst and TA elder who last year received the ITAA lifetime achievement award at the incredible age of 104! Fanita shares with us her introduction to TA, which was not so long after TA came into existence, her experience of using TA in comparison to psychoanalysis, and also some of her thoughts on vitality and her theo...
Jun 15, 2021•25 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode, we speak with Renato Morandi, who is a Certified Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field. Renato is also an organisational consultant conflict mediator and coach. He shares with us how he found TA through his own personal development work, his unique specialism of working with family businesses in Brazil and his approach to working with TA in organisations. You can read more about Renato here: www.noicp.com.br and you can contact him at: renato@crescerepersonas.com.br ...
May 01, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In this episode, we speak with Karen Pratt, who is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Education field. Karen is also a trainer of coaches, a facilitator and an author. She shares with us her experience of using TA with a particular focus on working with various cultures. Karen has also just published a new book called "Transactional Analysis Coaching". If you would like to make contact with Karen or connect with her you can do so here: www.tamatters.co.za/about-me/ Hosted on...
Mar 15, 2021•45 min•Season 6Ep. 2
This is episode two of our interview with Richard Erskine. Richard is the Training Director at the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy, a clinical psychologist and an author of numerous books and articles on the practice of psychotherapy. We recorded this in London in Nov 2019 when Richard kindly agreed to a second interview after we had technical issues with our first recording. We cover a range of subjects including his favourite TA books, the qualities to look for in a psychotherapist, an...
Feb 14, 2021•31 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode, we speak with Richard Erskine. Richard is the Training Director at the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy, a clinical psychologist and an author of numerous books and articles on the practice of psychotherapy. We discuss Richard’s early work in Psychotherapy, how he came across TA in the 70s and how TA developed in those early years. It was recorded in September 2019 face-to-face and unfortunately, the sound quality isn’t great and we only have 30 minutes of the interview. ...
Feb 01, 2021•30 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this second episode on Ecological Transactional Analysis, Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow discuss TA as a whole and how Eco TA might work among the 4 other fields, as well as many other matters including the existential and political elements of the subject. Hayley is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, the director of the Centre for Natural Reflection and a passionate advocate and pioneer for therapeutic work outdoo...
Jan 09, 2021•30 min•Season 8Ep. 4
In this episode, we discuss Ecological Transactional Analysis, what it is and how this new approach came about with Hayley Marshall and Giles Barrow. Hayley is a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, the director of the Centre for Natural Reflection and a passionate advocate and pioneer for therapeutic work outdoors. For more information on Hayley and her work, please click the link below: www.centrefornaturalreflection.co.u...
Dec 24, 2020•46 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Adrienne Lee is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. She is also an author, speaker and Director & Principle Trainer of The Berne Institute, an institute that trains in three fields of TA - Psychotherapy, Educational and Organisational. In this episode, we discuss Adrienne's work as a Psychotherapist, in particular, her thoughts and experience on working with Process in psychotherapy and, importantly, in group therapy. You can contact Adrienne at: adri...
Oct 07, 2020•43 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Anna Chandy is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Counselling field. She is also a thought leader, mental health advocate and is involved at an executive level in running a not-for-profit organisation called "The Live Laugh Love Foundation": www.thelivelovelaughfoundation.org In our conversation, we discuss her Counselling work and the importance of culture, roles and systems when working with clients. She also hosts her own fortnightly "Mind Your Mornings" podcast: mind-you...
Aug 22, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Thorsten Geck is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field. He is also an author and a freelance Consultant for developmental work with organisations, leadership training, conflict resolution and coaching. Thorsten provides TA Training internationally with TA Works (Oxford), Berlin, India He is also EATA Coordinator for written exams, ITAA VP for Professional Standards and is working with and overseeing the Professional Standards Committee (PSC) and Internation...
Aug 03, 2020•44 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this episode, we speak with Trudi Newton, who is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Educational field. Trudi is also an author and an educational consultant and shares with us her experience in using TA in education. You can contact Trudi on: trudi.newton.tsta@gmail.com You can learn more about Ed TA here: http://www.educational-ta.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 24, 2020•38 min•Season 6Ep. 1
This is Part 2 of a special edition episode, one in which we have changed things up a bit! Rather than having 3 of us in your head, there’s going to be 7 of us!!! We have facilitated a very timely panel discussion on what TA might have to say about the COVID-19 Pandemic. The panel is made up of Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analysts across the four fields of application in TA. We have Anna Chandy (C), Trudi Newton (E), Adrienne Lee (P), Thorsten Geck (O) and Giles Barrow (E) who will be...
Jun 05, 2020•33 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In this special edition episode, we have changed things up a bit! Rather than having 3 of us in your head, there’s going to be 7 of us!!! We have facilitated a very timely panel discussion on what TA might have to say about the COVID-19 Pandemic. The panel is made up of Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analysts across the four fields of application in TA. We have Anna Chandy (C), Trudi Newton (E), Adrienne Lee (P), Thorsten Geck (O) and Giles Barrow (E) who will be representing the emergin...
Jun 04, 2020•42 min•Season 8Ep. 1
In this shorter episode, John and Matt reflect on completing the Introductory Series, their favourite bits, how much they have learned from the interviews, plus their plan to interview more expert Transactional Analysts.The podcast that John and Matt mention, that we were interviewed on, was Ray Campion's Leaders and Manager's Hub Podcast: https://campionconsultants.uk/podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we speak with Rosemary Napper. Rosemary is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in 3 fields - Counselling, Organisations and Education. Rosemary notes that these are all fields that emphasise presence and emergence, culture and context, and working in the here and how with the Adult ego state. The focus in this episode is on the field of TA Counselling which she notes is little known in the UK. This was recorded just before the global coronavirus pandemic when hairdr...
May 21, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we speak with Giles Barrow, an Educator, Writer and a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Educational field. Giles shares his experience of using Educational TA in all different sorts of environments, from schools to adult education. For more information on Giles and his work, please click the link below: http://gilesbarrow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 02, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we speak with Marian Timmermans a Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Organisational field. She is also a Coach, Team Coach, Process Facilitator and a Management Consultant. Marian talks to us and shares her experience of using Transactional Analysis with teams and in organisations. For more information about Marian and her work, please visit her website: https://www.mariantimmermansconsult.nl/?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Feb 02, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we speak with Dr Mark Widdowson a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field. He is also university lecturer, researcher and writer. Mark talks to us about his experience of using Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy and some of the research he has been involved in that validates TA’s effectiveness. For more information about Mark and his work click the link below: https://www.salford.ac.uk/health-and-society/our-staff/health-and-society-academi...
Feb 02, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This is a brief introduction to the hosts. John Fleming and Matt Taylor share a little about their background, how they discovered Transactional Analysis and their mission to share TA with a broader audience. "Transactional analysis (TA) is a widely recognised form of modern psychology, and one of the most accessible theories of psychology at that. In simple terms, TA is designed to promote personal growth and change. It is considered a fundamental therapy for well-being and for helping individu...
Jun 14, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
