''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.
Contributors include: James R. Allen, M.D. (USA),
William F. Cornell, MA. (USA), Fanita English, MSW.
(USA), Gloria Noriega Gayol, Ph.D. (Mexico), Helena
Hargaden, Ph.D. (UK), Birgitta Heiller, Ph.D. (UK),
Rosemary Napper, M.E. (UK), Marye O'Reilly-Knapp, Ph.D.
(USA), Charlotte Sills, MA, MSc. (UK), Claude Steiner,
Ph.D. (UK), Ian Stewart, Ph.D. (UK), Jo Stuthridge,
M.Sc. (New Zealand) and Maria Teresa Tosi, Ph.D.
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