Foundation Certificate in TA (120 hours)
This is both a standalone course and a prerequisite for continuing training in specialist TA applications. It is for those wanting to deepen their knowledge of TA following the introductory TA101. During the year, we will encourage integration of learning with case examples, taught elements and experiential exercises. Some personal development will be provided on the course through facilitation of the group process. Participants are required to attend personal counselling/psychotherapy (minimum of 40 hours per year). To gain a place on this course you will need to attend an interview. Please contact The Link Centre to arrange a convenient time
Written work: Ongoing learning journal, short questionnaires following each weekend, two 2000-word essays on aspects of TA.
Recognition: On completion of this course successful participants will be awarded a Certificate in TA Theory.
Course Tutor: Leilani Mitchell, Mark Head or Mica Douglas
Sample Content:
- Week 1. Forming, History of TA, TA Philosophy, Contracting
- Week 2. Ego States, Functional and Structural Models
- Week 3. Transactions and Stroke
- Week 4. Games and Rackets
- Week 5. Script, Script Types, Script Process, Life Positions
- Week 6. Drivers, Injunctions and Mini-Script
- Week 7. Discounting, Symbiosis and Passive Behaviours
- Week 8. Groups
- Week 9. Child Development
- Week 10. Personality Adaptations and Endings
For additional information also see The Link Centre Prospectus
