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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.   [email protected]

In this episode, we speak to Cor Van Geffen Cor is a provisional teaching and supervising transactional analyst in the Organisational field. He is also a professional trainer, facilitator, coach, and teacher.  He works with and for organizations, guiding management teams, and directors of companies. Among other things, we talk about script theory and how this is applied to organisations & team development.   You can connect with Cor here: www.artha-inspireert.nl/over-ons/ and at...

In this episode, we speak with Leilani Mitchell. Leilani is a Training and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the Psychotherapy field, and a founder and Director of The Link Centre. We speak about her passion for education, the radical inclusion workshops she set up during the lockdown, developing TA theory, and the importance of humility in our work. You can contact Leilani via email (see below) and on social media: [email protected] Radical Inclusion Workshops...

In this episode, we speak to Mandy Lacy who is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst in the  Organisational field. we discuss Disruption preparedness, Group memory, and meeting intelligence, plus the many ways Mandy applies TA concepts and approaches to assist her clients in their processes and understandings of change on the organisation, their teams, and themselves.  You can contact Mandy via her website: www.mandylacyconsulting.nz

In this episode, we speak with Leonard Campos. Leonard is a retired psychologist, a transactional analyst with over 50 years as a practitioner, and a psychotherapist in Redecision therapy. We discuss his training in TA, TAs use in addressing social issues and social injustice, and how through partnering with others that share our common mission, TA might have a greater impact.   You can contact Leonard and discover some of his written work via his website: www.ta-doctor.com

In this special theme episode, we speak with Pete Shotton Pete has a Psychotherapy practice in the North of England and is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst, supporting trainees, practitioners, supervisors and trainers in TA Psychotherapy, Education and Counselling fields, as well as other Counselling and Psychotherapy modalities. We discuss education in general, the TA community and explore the idea of being a Transactional Anarchist.    You can contact Pete via...

In this episode, we speak with Drs Sari van Poelje who is a Teaching and supervising transactional analyst in the Organisational field. Sari is an international executive and team coach and expert on agile business innovation. She has been the director of Intact Academy for 30 years, giving accredited ICF and EMCC training to coaches and consultants all over the world. She works as a consultant with multinationals, family businesses and start-ups to help them create inspiring leadership...

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 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...

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...

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: [email protected]

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/