Book description
Life Scripts: A Transactional Analysis of Unconscious Relational
Patterns is an exciting collection of contemporary writings on Life
Script theory and psychotherapeutic methods. Each chapter describes an
evolution of Eric Berne's original theory and brings together a
stimulating range of international perspectives, theoretical positions,
clinical experiences and psychotherapy practices, as well as a
psychotherapy story that illustrates the theory. The concept of Life
Scripts has frequently been associated with the determinism represented
in theoretical scripts, yet, this book offers some new and diverse
perspectives. A few contributors address the significance of early
childhood experiences in forming a Life Script, while others reflect the
perspectives of post-modernism, constructivism, existential philosophy,
neuroscience, developmental research, mythology and the importance of
narrative. An illustrious group of authors has integrated a broad
professional perspective into their understanding of a theory of mind,
theories of personality and the methods of psychotherapy. Each chapter
provides a unique theoretical perspective; some are provocative and
challenge Berne's and others long held notions about Life Scripts. Every
chapter includes a clinical case of an actual client that illustrates
how the theory of Life Scripts is used in psychotherapy.
