Structural Analysis n n Definition of Ego states

Structural Analysis n n Definition of Ego states : Ego state is a consistent pattern of feeling and experience directly related to a corresponding consistent pattern of behavior. Parent Ego state : is a set of feelings, attitudes, values and prejudices and behaviors introjected from parents and significant parental figures. Adult Ego state : is those feelings, attitudes, behaviors related to current here-and-now reality. Child Ego state : is the feelings, emotions, attitudes and behaviors, which are remnants of the person’s past. Jump to first page

The functional model of Ego states n n n Critical Parent people manifest themselves as disappointed, aggrieved, feeling ‘always’ right, patronizing, controlling. critical, putting down others. CP NP Nurturing Parent, people act loving, caring concerned, understanding etc. . Adult we function as computer, process data A organize information, make logical statements and provide non-judgmental feedback In Adapted child, we exhibit behavior of rebellion or compliance. Rebellious Child AC FC disobeys, throws temper tantrums…. . Compliant child acts loyal, withdraws, pleases others, feels hurt…. In Free child we tend to laugh, share fun. Feel excited and enthu……… Jump to first page

Egogram n The egogram is a relationship diagram, depicting the amount of energy a person uses extremely. Or actively as one relates to others. CP NP A FC AC Jump to first page