Spiritual Transactional Analysis

The article talks about what spirituality is, and what meaning it has as a part of the therapeutic process. The author explains the difference between spirituality, philosophy and religion, develops the idea that spirituality can help people cope with various emotional and psychological problems, and considers ways to place spirituality in therapy. This article raises the question of how to be a psychotherapist who considers and embraces spirituality both in him or herself and in the clients. The author also talks about how creativity and imagination help to see the advantages of games. This article uses ideas from the seminar “Spirituality and Transactional Analysis” by Robin Hobbes and Martin Wells (May 11, 2024) and the article “Psychotherapy and Spirituality” by Rebecca L. Trautmann (published in “Transactional Analysis Journal” in January, 2003).