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Section 3. Brief Communications

Some Reflections on Simple OKness

Pages 66-68
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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The transactional analysis formulation of “I'm OK, You're OK” can become jargon when it is used simplistically to define the selfhood of the individual. The authors contend that selfhood is more complex than that and illustrate this idea with examples of how some mass murderers have an elevated sense of their OKness while some philanthropists struggle with a sense of their not-OKness. The authors conclude that the complexity of selfhood cannot be defined simply in terms of OKness and not-OKness.

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Mary Woods

Ken Woods is currently semiretired, having closed down most of his private practice. He formerly retired from conducting treatment in residential treatment facilities and sometimes consults in the area of residential treatment. Currently, he is pursuing his interest in writing and clinical research. Mary Woods has a background in psychiatric nursing, residential treatment, and private practice. She is currently creating herb gardens.