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Brief Write Up On I Am Ok
Brief Write Up On I Am Ok
social interactions (or “transactions”) are analysed to determine the ego state of the
communicator (as parent-like, childlike, or adult-like - PAC Model) for understanding
behaviour.
Above is the Transactional Analysis in the OK CORRAL: Grid for what's happening by
John Dabell. This matrix describes our Four ego states in life.
I'm not OK - You're OK
When I say I'm not OK but you are OK, it states I am putting myself in an inferior
position with respect to you. This position may come from being belittled as a child,
perhaps from dominant parents or maybe careless teachers or bullying peers. People in
this position have a particularly low self-esteem and will put others before them. They
may thus has a strong 'Please Others' driver.
I'm OK - You're OK
When I consider myself OK and also frame others as OK, then there is no position for me
or you to be inferior or superior. This is, in many ways, the ideal position. Here, the
person is comfortable with other people and with themselves. They are confident, happy
and get on with other people even when there are points of disagreement.