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A Series of short introductions to Mental Health. By Peter Thompson Dip.Couns.MNCS (Acc) Shhhhhhh..This month I'm going to let you into a secret that could change the world. Well if not the world, possibly you. I'd like to introduce you to the basics of Transactional Analysis as developed by Eric Berne in the 1950's. TA explains the everyday interactions between people which if we could just understand and put into practice the most basic of the model, our conversations would rarely become “heated” and often lead to an end of arguments in relationships. Please see the below diagrams... We are all made up of three basic Ego states. Parent – Adult – Child . When we interact, we do so from a mix of these Ego's. Parent Ego – Likes to appear to be in control. To impart knowledge and to instruct. This can be seen as Pushy. Arrogant. Aggressive and offensive when left unchecked. Child Ego - Is often vulnerable. Reactive. Temperamental. Afraid and defensive. When left u...