Abstract
In the authors’ experience, it has often been difficult within the transactional analysis community to work through conflict in a way that invites development and growth. Based on the awareness that a conflict is cocreated by everyone involved, this article explores tendencies that affect ways in which conflicts are and are not addressed effectively within the transactional analysis culture, resistance within the community to conflict in general, and a possible love or benevolence racket at work. Consideration is also given to the way that Eric Berne as the Euhemerus of transactional analysis may have handled conflict, and suggestions are offered for further research and reflection.
Keywords:conflict, transactional analysis, negotiation, growth, development, rackets, life positions, script, OK corral