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How Did You Become a Transactional Analyst?

Pages 78-88
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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In response to questions she is frequently asked about transactional analysis, the author briefly describes how she became interested in TA. In the process of presenting the theoretical material she now depends on for her work, she summarizes Eric Berne's basic material, some underlying tenets from Freud, and some concepts she has added to transactional analysis.

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Fanita English

Fanita English, M.S.W., is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst and a member of the ITAA Board of Trustees representing the United States region. Now semiretired, she was the 1978 recipient of the Eric Berne Memorial Scientific Award for her work on rackets and the 1997 recipient of the Eric Berne Memorial Award for her work on episcripts. Now semiretired, she continues to do occasional workshops, primarily in Europe. She can be reached at One, Baldwin Ave., #516, San Mateo, CA 94401, U.S.A.; email: .