TA & PAC

Transactional analysis (TA) is a useful way of understanding communication and intentions (often subconscious) behind it: a social psychology developed by Eric Berne, MD. It helps us to understand why sometime some of us dissatisfied with the communication itself or its outcomes. Harish has offered some very interesting examples of TA in the context of SHG of PWS:

"..I was thinking of taking this idea further. I mean, talking in different
situations. Like, when we went to the handicrafts exhibition, we were in the
adult mode (or the equal status mode), if not a "pack leader" mode. A member of
our SHG suggested that we should have powperpoint presentations as an activity.
This will be speaking in the "Leader" or "Parent" mode.

I have a cousin who is a Child specialist Doctor (Paediatrician). He too dealt
with stammering. He showed willingness to interact with our SHG members. If we
have an interaction session with him, ask him questions about his profession,
how he dealt with stammering, and his medical knowledge about child stammering,
we will be talking in the "Child" mode.

Another of my cousin (a lady, who's also interested in social activities) also
wanted to interact with our SHG. Again, our SHG members can educate her on
stammering. She may have some questions for us. We can answer her. Also, talking
to a fluent person (and belonging to opposite gender) will be a good exercise.
Educating her on stammering, we'll be speaking in a mixed mode - "Leader" and
"Adult" mode together..."

You can read here the full post by him:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianPWS/message/5334

If you want to read more about TA:
http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/ta.htm