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The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA101)

What is the TA101 Course?

This two-day internationally recognised TA101 transactional analysis training course (online and in-person) is packed full of useful ideas that can be applied in a wide range of personal and professional settings. Transactional analysis (TA) is used widely throughout the world in organisations, education, counselling, psychotherapy, parenting, coaching and many other areas. It is well known for being accessible and practical in its application in our everyday lives whilst having theoretical depth for those who wish to continue in the study.

You will be invited to reflect upon yourself and others, to integrate the learning, and to bring real examples from your own life and identify alternative options for behaviour and communication that will serve you better.

Introduction to Transactional Analysis

The teaching in the introduction to transactional analysis training course is interactive, lively and stimulating and groups are kept small (usually max 25) to enhance your learning. We will use a combination of teaching, discussion, practical exercise and time for reflection.

TA101 Course Outline

We offer both in-person and online TA101 courses (see course date information).

We will cover topics such as:

Life script and how we make decisions early in our life that become unconscious and affect us now both professionally and personally
Psychological Games and how we and others unconsciously set up repetitive patterns to keep our world predictable and familiar
Ego States and the different aspects of ourselves and others and how we can operate from each of these
Transactions and the ways with which we communicate with others
Rackets and how we and others can create our own reality and stay wedded to that
and much more

Pre course requirements: None

Assessment: None

Recognition: An Internationally recognised (European Association for Transactional Analysis) TA101 Certificate from The Link Centre. This is also a prerequisite for any further formal training in Transactional Analysis

“At the end of the weekend I said it was probably one of the most defining moments of my life and I don’t say that lightly. To put it simply, I loved it. It was one of those crossroad moments for me and I’m excited at the path that’s opening up because of it. Geoff’s teaching style, the way he led the group, handled certain moments, and the experiences he shared with us made it an exceptional course in my opinion, and I felt very lucky to attend the session.” TA101 Participant – February 2025
“Amazing teacher with well-paced delivery and anecdotes that brought the theory to life. The theory is very interesting and very relatable to. The delivery was excellent.” Helen – TA101 Participant – February 2025
“I would like to say an enormous thank you for the TA101 course I took part in this weekend. The course was brilliant. I really appreciate the amount of learning squeezed into one weekend. Also, the format of learning was excellent with a lot of theory but also very interactive. Geoff facilitated the course in such an expert way, it was a privilege to be there.” TA101 Participant – February 2025
“Attending the 2 day Intro to Transactional Analysis course is one of the best decisions I’ve made in recent years. It’s incredibly eye opening, as well as being wonderfully inspirational and thought provoking. I’m excited to start studying TA further and, in the fullness of time, bring it into my future career change. Thank you Geoff.” Kate – TA101 Participant – February 2025
“I really enjoyed the TA101 – it’s left me looking forward to getting it all in more detail from the Foundation Year course. Geoff was a fantastic course leader, clearly exhibiting compassion and knowledge from a long career in helping others. The group was friendly, open and engaged. Great experience!” Dan – TA101 participant – September 2023
“The TA101 course with The Link Centre went beyond my expectations. The depth of knowledge and experience of the teacher was second to none, and he created a safe learning space for the group, allowing us to ask questions and share thinking. I also enjoyed the small group work, which helped solidify the learning – a great introduction to a fascinating topic.” TA101 participant – October 2024
“I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to engage with others.” TA101 participant – March 2024
“TA 101 with the Link Centre was informative, well-structured and convenient. Giovanni’s humour and real world experience meant that the training days were very enjoyable and anything but dry. Thanks so much! A great start to my TA training.” TA101 participant, May 2024

TA101s are offered all around the world, lets hear what some of our colleagues thought of their experience

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Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis Theory (in person and/or online)

This course is for those who have attended the TA101 and have been inspired to deepen their knowledge of TA in an environment that is collegial, supportive, and developmental. This course can be taken as a stand-alone course and is also the first year for those wanting to continue on to our counselling and psychotherapy courses.

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