Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy: A Systematic Individual and Social Psychiatry

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Review A clear detailed account of the theory and practice of Transactional Analysis and of its relationship to psychoanalysis which he likens to that of an apple to its core. --New SocietyLays down the principles of transactional analysis in practical schematic terms which often makes them sound improbably, almost quaint in their simplicity… Its simplicity is one of its most attractive features. --New PsychiatryIt yields many refreshing new insights into motivation and behaviour, character and social integration, thus being useful in any psychotherapeutic approach. --New Psychiatry Book Description The Classic Handbook to its Principles About the Author Dr Berne's other works include 'The Structure and Dynamics of Organisations and Groups' (1963), in which he discussed the application of transactional analysis to group dynamics; 'Principles of Group Treatment' (1966); 'A Layman's Guide to Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis' (1968); and 'What Do You Say After You Say Hello?', written shortly before his death in 1970.