INKOVEMA Podcast „Well through time“

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The eight intervention techniques according to Eric Berne

An intervention concept from transactional analysis

In conversation with Matthias Sell

M.A., Psychological Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, Teaching Transactional Analyst, Teaching Therapist and Teaching Supervisor, Director of the INITA Institute for Psychotherapy and for Depth Psychological Relational Supervision and Coaching.

Small series: Contributions from transactional analysis

Summary

In this episode of the podcast "Gut durch die Zeit", Sascha Weigel and Matthias Sell discuss transactional analysis and Eric Berne's Eight Techniques of Intervention. Matthias Sell, an experienced transactional analyst, shares his insights on the development and application of these techniques in therapy as well as in organisational contexts. The discussion will highlight the importance of energy processes in communication and the challenges arising from changes in society. Finally, the relevance of transactional analysis for today and the future will be discussed.

Takeaways

  • Transactional analysis offers valuable insights into communication processes.
  • Energy processes are crucial for interaction between people.
  • The eight intervention techniques help to support clients in pressurised situations.
  • Feedback in groups is an important part of transactional analysis.
  • Repositioning is a central aspect of therapy.
  • The application of transactional analysis in organisations can increase efficiency.
  • The challenges of today's generations require new approaches to therapy.#
  • Managers play a decisive role in the application of transactional analysis.
  • Self-organisation is an important topic in today's society.
  • The development of inventions can enrich therapeutic work.

Chapter

00:00 Introduction to transactional analysis
10:57 The Eight Intervention Techniques of Eric Berne
23:51 The importance of energy processes in therapy
28:10 The new positioning of patients
29:34 Generational change and changes in therapy
32:21 Application of transactional analysis in organisations
33:08 Energy and leadership in companies
36:35 Roles and expectations in the organisation
39:39 Precautionary measures in the lead
41:21 Interventions vs. inventions
43:02 Summary of basic techniques
45:27 Conclusion and outlook