Life Scripts: Definitions and Points of View

Abstract

The European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) Conference in Prague, the Czech Republic, included a roundtable on “Life Scripts” presented on 9 July 2010. The roundtable was preceded by introductory speeches given by Richard G. Erskine (convener), Maria Teresa (Resi) Tosi, Marye O'Reilly-Knapp, and Jo Stuthridge. The roundtable discussion also included comments from Rosemary Napper and Fanita English. This article presents edited excerpts from three of the introductory speeches and some of the following discussion. (Jo Stuthridge asked that her speech not be included because it duplicates material already in print.)

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Maria Teresa Tosi

Maria Teresa Tosi is a psychologist, psychotherapist, and Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy). She lives in Rome, Italy, where she works in private practice as a psychotherapist and supervisor. She is also a lecturer at the Salesian University in the Upper School for Specialization in Clinical Psychology and a trainer in the Institute of Training and Research for Educators and Psychotherapists (IFREP). She can be reached at Via Anapo 29, 00199 Rome, Italy; e-mail: [email protected].

Marye O'Reilly-Knapp

Marye O'Reilly-Knapp, Ph.D., RN, is a psychotherapist in private practice in Cape May, New Jersey. Recently retired from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was awarded emerita status from the School of Nursing. She is a Certified Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy), a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, and certified in group psychotherapy. Marye has written on trauma, dissociation, the schizoid process, and social support. She is a founding member of the International Integrative Psychotherapy Association. and can be reached at 217 Deborah Lane, Cape May, NJ 08204–3950, U.S.A.; e-mail: [email protected].