By Claude Steiner, PhD, TM. Abstract: The question of the existence of emotions in the Adult ego state is explored. Evolutionary and neuroscience research is referred to. Love of truth is proposed as the essence of the Adult emotion. “…This produced in my twelve year old self a sort of ecstasy. The sense (in Einstein’s […]
Emotional Literacy
Apology; the Transactional Analysis of a fundamental exchange
By Claude Steiner PhD Abstract: One of the most important and difficult transactional options that are taught in Emotional Literacy Training is the Apology Transaction. A systematic analysis is presented of the elements constituting the complete apology transaction with examples. The article also serves as an example of what the author considers transactional analysis proper, […]
Radical Truth Telling; An Immodest Proposal
by Claude Steiner Phd The most significant political act in the Information Age is lying. Information has always been used as an avenue to power. Denial of information and deception are age old power plays. But at this time when information can reach every corner of the globe, instantaneously, when information is becoming the premier […]
I do my thing, and you do your thing
I believe that with this now famous poem, Fritz Perls was trying to help people rid themselves of the excessive and guilt-based demands that people often make on themselves and one another.
EMOTIONAL LITERACY TRAINING; HANDOUTS
EMOTIONAL LITERACY TRAINING; An Open-Hearted Approach to Emotional Intelligence *** NINE WORKSHEETS. (For Use in Emotional Literacy Training Workshops.) By Claude Steiner Ph.D. (c) 1998 Claude M. Steiner PhD. 2901 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, 94705 USA (510) 843 9667 FAX 848-9789 csteiner@igc.org www.emotional-literacy.com *** 1. About Strokes Strokes are units of interpersonal recognition. Strokes Can […]
Questions and Answers
Q: How do I best to deal with people who power play or lie? Respond with my own truth? If they are in a more powerful position than I am (example: at work) this might not go over very well. A: Truthfulness is an essential aspect of emotional literacy. One cannot develop an emotionally literate […]
