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Zastosowanie podejścia skoncentrowanego na rozwiązaniach we wzmacnianiu stanu Ja-Dorosłego
Using Solution-Focused Approach in strengthening the Adult ego-state

Author(s): Katarzyna Klimkowska
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie
Keywords: Transactional Analysis; Solution-Focused Approach; Adult ego-state; life position; script

Summary/Abstract: In Transactional Analysis, optimal human functioning and development are ensured when the equilibrium of three properly developed ego-states, the Parent, the Adult and the Child, is maintained. The equilibrium relies predominantly on the functioning of the Adult. The aim of this article is to explore potential points of convergence between Translational Analysis (TA) and Solution-Focused Approach (SFA). Both approaches focus on help and educational work with adults. Thus, a question arises if the resources available in both approaches can be jointly used when working with clients on their life objectives through strengthening their Adult ego-state. Mixed application of AT and SFA fosters the increase and development of the potential and agency, which leads to a sense of satisfaction, well-being and happiness. The proposal to use TA and SFA together in order to strengthen the Adult ego-state of the client is drawn from the author’s own experience as helper.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 85-98
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish