Transactional Analysis Ego States Theory

Many years ago, people believed that a healthy relationship looked like this: two complementary halves making a whole. Now we understand that a relationship that looks like this is far from complementary and where generally one person in the couple … Continued

Creating Change Through Counselling (Part 1)

The Main Categories of Counsellors Many people are somewhat afraid and ashamed when it comes to help, especially on the topic of feelings, mentality and psyche. Realizing there’s a problem and a need for it to be solved is the … Continued

What Games Do Couples Play? (Part 7)

Some people realize they are having problems at an early stage in their relationship while others they only realize there have been problems when their relationship is about to break down. As with every other couple, with Lyn and James, … Continued

It Takes Two to Play Games

Why Do We Play Games? Just as we need two people to agree to tango so too it takes two people to subconsciously agree to play the psychological games we all play. However, they don’t realize how exactly the game … Continued

Game Playing and the Winner’s Triangle

Many people who have played the Survivor’s Triangle games have realized that it usually doesn’t lead to a good outcome. Then comes the need of a positive outcome and you have to figure out how to make it happen. Approaching … Continued

Insignificant Games and Serious Games

We need to spice up our life every now and then and, as my husband and I so often do, we play teasing games with each other. But when do games that are played in jest become something more serious … Continued

The Games People Play

One thing is certain – human relationships are a complicated maze that has no entry or exit signs. It’s as if we start a relationship with our eyes closed, groping our way to the entrance of the maze but without … Continued

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