INTIMACY IN

TRANSACTIONAL
ANALYSIS

BY MOHINI LANJE
*INTRODUCTION
* In Intimacy, there are no secret mesasages.
Similarly to strokes, if the intimacy a child
experiences is dysfunctional, it can lead to
problems. Children may learn that this type of
intimacy is the best that they can do to meet basic
needs and communicate with others. This can lead
to the development of repetitive patterns of
behaviour that can hinder a person's potential.
*Intimacy means open sharing of feelings and
wants between you and another person.

* It is expressing the natural child feeling of

warmth, tenderness and closeness to others.

*Many people suffer from an inability to express

such closeness
* "Intimacy is a candid Child to Child relationship with
no games and no mutual exploitation. It is set up by
the Adult ego states of the parties concerned, so that
they understand very well their contracts and
commitments with each other.

-Eric Berne
* RESEARCH
Sample:
The sample consisted of 30 people who had shown positive responses to
cooperation invitation of researchers and gained the lowest scores in 17-
item intimacy scale. Then they randomly located in two 15-people
control and experimental groups. The experimental group received eight
90-minute training sessions of Transactional Analysis. Afterwards the
post-tests were taken to both groups and after 3 months a follow up test
was taken.

Result:
The results indicated that training Transactional Analysis concepts had a
significant impact on increasing intimacy in Couples and the impression
had been also stable for 3 months.
in this research it was found that the intimacy, interaction method,
criticism method and marital satisfaction had also been increased
* STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS

Strength:
Clarity and Understanding
Practical Application

Weakness:
Simplification
Overemphasis on Structure
APPLICATION

Transactional Analysis in Couples Therapy

It is use in couples therapy. Couples therapy is a specialized

area of counseling that focuses on improving the dynamics
and communication within romantic relationships.
Transactional Analysis can be particularly effective in
helping couples understand and enhance their interactions.
Here's an example:
*Activity

A simple 2-minute activity to explore intimacy

in Transactional Analysis to encourage
participants to share a bit about themselves
and practice authentic communication. This
activity aims to promote open and honest
interactions among participants.
* This activity promotes open and honest communication
in a safe and structured environment.
* It encourages active listening, a crucial aspect of
intimacy.
* Participants get to know each other on a more personal
level, building a sense of connection.
* It's a quick and straightforward way to introduce the
concept of intimacy within the context of Transactional
Analysis.
*RESEARCH TOPIC
Research Topic:
"The Impact of Transactional Analysis-Based Intimacy
Enhancement Interventions on Relationship Satisfaction and
Communication Skills in Married Couples“.

Sample:
Married couples.

Hypothesis:
Married couples who participate in Transactional Analysis-based
intimacy enhancement interventions will demonstrate
significantly higher levels of relationship satisfaction and
improved communication skills compared to married couples
who do not receive such interventions.
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