Using Solution-Focused Approach in strengthening the Adult ego-state

Using Solution-Focused Approach in strengthening the Adult ego-state

Authors

  • Katarzyna Klimkowska, dr hab. prof. UMCS Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16926/eat.2018.07.06

Keywords:

Transactional Analysis, Solution-Focused Approach, Adult ego-state, life position, script

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 main- tained. 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.

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Author Biography

Katarzyna Klimkowska, dr hab. prof. UMCS, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin

Andragog, pedagog pracy, psychoprofilaktyk, trener, coach. Doktor habilitowany nauk społecznych w dziedzinie pedagogiki. Zatrudniona w Zakładzie Pedagogiki Pracy i Andragogiki, Instytut Pedagogiki, Wydział Pedagogiki i Psychologii UMCS. W pracy badawczej, dydaktyce i praktyce pozaakademickiej specjalizuje się w problematyce z zakresu andragogiki, pedagogiki pracy i pedagogiki społecznej. Zainteresowania naukowe i badawcze: rozwój osobisty i zawodowy człowieka dorosłego; sukces życiowy i zawodowy; równowaga w układzie praca–życie pozazawodowe, edukacja akademicka pedagogów i tłumaczy.

Published

2018-12-30

How to Cite

Klimkowska, K. (2018). Using Solution-Focused Approach in strengthening the Adult ego-state. The Educational Transactional Analysis, (7), 85–98. https://doi.org/10.16926/eat.2018.07.06

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Section

Transactional Analysis in Other Fields
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