How does Transactional Analysis Reward its Practitioners (3-1)
Abstract: Transactional Analysis Practitioners are skilled in Managing 'Mind Talk'. 1. Mind Talk Management: Mind talk affects all of us. Mind talk is in the nature of monologues, duologues and triologues. They are forms of dialogues. (Berne E. What do You Say after You Say Hello Chapter 13 B - Voices in the Head) . Examples of Monologues : Outwardly directed : "I will show you." Inwardly directed : "I will show him." Preparing for action : "In need to prepare. / I need to think over." Evaluative Monologue : "How / What / When can I 'do' it." Self Directing Monologue : "I need to exercise / be well / remember / manage my eating / take some rest and similar other." These may be inwardly directed or outwardly directed. Responsive Monologue : "Yes I understand. I will now take preventive measures. Examples of Duologues: Between Ego States: Parent and Parent - "This is not the right thing to do. Ye...