Character Formation (Complex Model) (2008)

Michael - Handouts — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +0000

This handout is the non-dualistic, complex version of character formation, using simple terms from Transactional Analysis, but including the conflicted ego. Rather than seeing the ego exclusively as a repressive, rationalising fortress, homogenous in its defensive functioning, the ego is conceptualised as conflicted, split and fragmented, bringing the model more in line with Fairbairn's notion of the split ego (libidinal versus anti-libidinal) and also TA ego-states. The ego is recognised as managing protectively the unmanageable inner conflict, but doing so in conflicted, habitual ways which actually replicate and re-enact the wounding (this perpetuating the conflict whilst appearing to manage it) and thus precluding and aborting possible transformation of the conflict.

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Character Styles and Structures – Overview Chart (2000)

Michael - Handouts — Fri, 03 Mar 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Some years after I had formulated my critique and misgivings about the application of character structure theory in traditional Body Psychotherapy, I was asked to give my own updated summary of the different character styles, in this chart is the result. This is now more than 10 years old and needs updating again, but for many counselors and therapists it is still a useful introduction and overview.

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Character Formation (Complex Model) (2008)

Character Styles and Structures – Overview Chart (2000)