Transactional Analysis Podcast

S8 E7: Panel Discussion: TA Training During Uncertain Times

Transactional Analysis Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, we feature a panel discussion that was recorded in Dublin in July at the EATA and ITAA International Trainers Meeting, where John and I were very fortunate to be able to record this in person. Our guests, all Training and Supervising Transactional Analysts (TSTA) representing each field of TA, are: Andy Williams - Psychotherapy Eva Acs - Counselling Sylvie Rossi - Organisational Rosemary Napper - Educational The question we discussed, also the theme of the trainer's meeting, ...

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