Eric Berne
Eric Berne · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Psychiatrist who founded transactional analysis
1910, Montreal, Quebec, Canada — 1970, Monterey, California, United States
United States (California) · Canada
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Eric Berne (born Eric Lennard Bernstein) was a psychiatrist who founded transactional analysis, a theory of social interaction built on 'ego states' (Parent, Adult, Child) and the 'games' people play. His bestseller 'Games People Play' brought psychotherapy concepts to a mass audience. Born to Jewish immigrant parents in Montreal, he was of documented Jewish origin.
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Psychiatrist who founded transactional analysis
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