The parent, adult, child model of transactional analysis refers to the roles each one plays in a relationship.
The parent is the dominant character, the decision maker who looks after others. They are usually comprised of behaviours, thoughts and feelings copied from our parents.
The adult is more independent, making their own decisions and having their own opinions. They draw on our understanding and analysis of our external and internal environment and it is often the adult within us that keeps the parent and child in check.
The child is dependent and needs the advice, guidance and indeed discipline provided by an adult.
They can represent the expression of feelings, thoughts and emotions that are being replayed from childhood. It is invariably
The parent is the dominant character, the decision maker who looks after others. They are usually comprised of behaviours, thoughts and feelings copied from our parents.
The adult is more independent, making their own decisions and having their own opinions. They draw on our understanding and analysis of our external and internal environment and it is often the adult within us that keeps the parent and child in check.
The child is dependent and needs the advice, guidance and indeed discipline provided by an adult.
They can represent the expression of feelings, thoughts and emotions that are being replayed from childhood. It is invariably