TRANSACTIONAL

ANALYSIS
A Theory Developed by
Eric Berne
Outlines how we one deals
with his/her self and others
while interacting with others.
Three Approaches to T.A

1. Ego States
2. Life Positions
3. Johari Window Model
Three Ego states

1. Parent Ego States

2. Child Ego States
3. Adult Ego States
Parent Ego States

 Dominating
 Judging
 Makes rules & regulations
 Operates I am OK – You are not
OK style
 Independent style of functioning
Child Ego State
 Submissive
 Fully obedient
 Always ask for clarification and help
 Incapable of taking decisions
 Fully dependant style of functioning
Adult Ego States

 Interaction based on rationality

 Gather information
 Consider different point of views
before arriving at conclusions
 Interdependent style of
functioning
Interaction of different ego states

Mr. A Mr. B

P P

A A

C C
Interaction of different ego states

Mr. A Mr. B

P P

A A

C C
Ineffective and Effective mode of
transactions
LIFE POSITIONS
JOHARY WINDOW MODEL
 Concluding Remarks
 Honest introspection and self analysis
 Understand our ego-states and life-
positions
 If healthy & effective state/position stay
on and improve
 If unhealthy & ineffective state/position
change to healthy state/position