Scripts People Live: Transactional Analysis of Life Scripts (Paperback)

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When Claude Steiner and the late Eric Berne developed the theory of Transactional Analysis, their basic belief that people were “born princes and princess, until their parents turned them into frogs” countered the fundamental principle of psychiatry which asserts that emotional and mental distress comes from within. This theory was further developed in Steiner’s book Games Alcoholics Play. Dr. Berne, in What Do You Say After You Say Hello?, acknowledged Steiner’s important role in the analysis of “life scripts” which we choose at an early age and which rule every detail of our lives until our death.

In Scripts People Live, Steiner expands upon this belief to show that people are innately healthy but develop a pattern early in life based upon negative or positive influences of those around them.

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When Claude Steiner and the late Eric Berne developed the theory of Transactional Analysis, their basic belief that people were "born princes and princess, until their parents turned them into frogs" countered the fundamental principle of psychiatry which asserts that emotional and mental distress comes from within. This theory was further developed in Steiner's book Games Alcoholics Play. Dr. Berne, in What Do You Say After You Say Hello?, acknowledged Steiner's important role in the analysis of "life scripts" which we choose at an early age and which rule every detail of our lives until our death.

In Scripts People Live, Steiner expands upon this belief to show that people are innately healthy but develop a pattern early in life based upon negative or positive influences of those around them. Thus children decide, however unconsciously, whether they will be happy or depressed, winners or failures, strong or dependent, and having decided, they spend the rest of their lives making the decision come true. For those who choose a negative script, the consequences can be disastrous unless they make a conscious decision to change.

Steiner's classic in psychological theory, with a new foreword by the author, offers a hopeful and practical analysis so that we all may rewrite our life scripts and lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Claude Steiner was born in Paris in 1935. He spent his childhood in Spain and Mexico, before immigrating to the United States in 1952. In 1957 he met Eric Berne, who encouraged him to attend the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Among his other books are Games Alcoholics Play, Achieving Emotional Literacy, and the children's book, The Warm Fuzzy Tale. He currently divides his time between his homes in Mendocino County and Berkeley, where he continues his practice as a psychotherapist.

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Product Details Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Grove Press; Reprint edition (January 26, 1994) Language: English ISBN-10: 0802132103 ISBN-13: 978-0802132109 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book cites 31 books:

• Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy by Eric Berne on 12 pages
• Games Alcoholics Play by Claude M. Steiner Ph.D. on 7 pages
• The Games People Play by Eric Berne M.D. on 5 pages
• Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis. by Eric Berne on 5 pages
• Sex in Human Loving by Eric Berne in Front Matter, page 183, and Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 47 of 49 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Scripts People Live, June 22, 2000 By  M. Wilson (San Diego) - See all my reviews I never write reviews but this book was so incredible. Comprehensive and yet specific enough to give people serious insight into their unconscious decisions and how to change that. Mr. Steiner examines how society promulgates and promotes certain behaviors as well as our parents, teachers, etc. etc. This book is a must read for anyone truly interested in the inner-workings of themselves and others. VERY ENLIGHTENING! 48 of 52 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Whose Script Is It, Anyway?, December 22, 1999 By  Grant James (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews I constantly give this book away! To my adult students who are dealing with the old "I'm not (whatever) enough." It had a phenomenal effect on me at 40, clarifying so many contradictions. The author gets one to look at what is, and what isn't "my script." And helps one along the path to finding the one I'm "writing." 45 of 50 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This book demystifies mental illness, May 11, 2003 By  M. Arnold (Papillion, Nebraska United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    As a worker in the field of 'mental health', I found this book to be invaluable in demystifying mental illness and assisting clients in learning about themselves using everyday language they can understand, not the psycho mobo jumbo utilized by psychiatry (to keep people oppressed and thinking they cannot cure themselves)This book, almost 30 years old, is probably more relevant today, particularly as the legions of 'rescuers' become more prevalent in society, i.e. therapists, counselors, probation officers, and all those in favor of the medicalization of behaviors. The books basic premise, that people can solve their own problems and get better on their own by redeciding, is both true and a threat to those who purport otherwise. For further in depth education in demystification, I recommend reading Thomas Szasz.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised i have to confess that I've not been a great fan of Transactional Analysis [TA] in the past, probably because a lot of TA practitioners had a certain evangelical fervor about them... Read more Published 17 months ago by Clive Taylor 5.0 out of 5 stars mail delivery of book -Scripts people live The book arrived quickly, well packaged, brand new as described when I bought it. I am very satisfied with the purchase and the price paid. Read more Published 21 months ago by Magic Tales 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Transactional Analysis This is an excellent book for anyone that needs to study the subject or wants more information. Published 23 months ago by William Segraves 3.0 out of 5 stars A Script from along time ago My premise for reading this book is to understand the dynamic of drama. I was reading some material on angriesout. Read more Published on September 2, 2007 by lean_bot 5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for any parent Scripts People Live is one of the best books I've ever read. I highly recommend it for anyone with children. Read more Published on August 21, 2007 by A. Lennon 5.0 out of 5 stars Made me think I read the books by Berne many years ago but this was the first book which made me think. It is 'old' now and reflects the feelings of a more hippy age. Read more Published on May 9, 2007 by A. G. Holderness 4.0 out of 5 stars Wheat and Chaff This book is a good and natural follow-up to Eric Berne's Games People Play. Berne was the father of Transactional Analysis (TA), and Steiner was his protege and friend. Read more Published on April 7, 2007 by B. Hill 5.0 out of 5 stars Getting to know you and others :) I'm a corporate trainer and course developer. Over the years, I've had numerous requests to make my courses public so, we're currently developing a series of "relationship" and... Read more Published on February 7, 2007 by Paula Sylvester 5.0 out of 5 stars Human traits. As a writer of plays and a womb of characters, I found this book valuable as well in a bizzare way comforting. It's the kind of book that you read and think, yeah... Read more Published on January 11, 2007 by Ruth Bell 5.0 out of 5 stars Transactional Analysis Applied Claude Steiner has given us, in this book, a most valuable resource for understanding how Transactional Analysis (TA) works in real life situations. Read more Published on November 6, 2006 by Robert Pavelsky Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Grove Press; Reprint edition (January 26, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802132103
• ISBN-13: 978-0802132109
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #59,239 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scripts People Live, June 22, 2000

By	M. Wilson (San Diego) - See all my reviews

I never write reviews but this book was so incredible. Comprehensive and yet specific enough to give people serious insight into their unconscious decisions and how to change that. Mr. Steiner examines how society promulgates and promotes certain behaviors as well as our parents, teachers, etc. etc. This book is a must read for anyone truly interested in the inner-workings of themselves and others. VERY ENLIGHTENING!

48 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whose Script Is It, Anyway?, December 22, 1999

By	Grant James (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

I constantly give this book away! To my adult students who are dealing with the old "I'm not (whatever) enough." It had a phenomenal effect on me at 40, clarifying so many contradictions. The author gets one to look at what is, and what isn't "my script." And helps one along the path to finding the one I'm "writing."

45 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book demystifies mental illness, May 11, 2003

By	M. Arnold (Papillion, Nebraska United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a worker in the field of 'mental health', I found this book to be invaluable in demystifying mental illness and assisting clients in learning about themselves using everyday language they can understand, not the psycho mobo jumbo utilized by psychiatry (to keep people oppressed and thinking they cannot cure themselves)This book, almost 30 years old, is probably more relevant today, particularly as the legions of 'rescuers' become more prevalent in society, i.e. therapists, counselors, probation officers, and all those in favor of the medicalization of behaviors. The books basic premise, that people can solve their own problems and get better on their own by redeciding, is both true and a threat to those who purport otherwise. For further in depth education in demystification, I recommend reading Thomas Szasz.