Games People PlayOur interactions with others are actually just various games we are playing. Eric, the giant wheel that promotes the advancement of psychiatry. Byrne gains insights into the personality and mental state of self and others from interpersonal communication, and proposes a systematic and quite effective method of psychotherapy----Transactional Analysis (TA) What kind of changes do you desire to make? This book will provide you with some clues to help you understand your current situation, get out of the game, and write your own future life script. |
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