Transactional Analysis · TA101
Understanding more about you, your weight, body and eating using Transactional Analysis
We live in a time where food, body image, and weight are apparent in western society and shape our lives, influencing health, mental well-being, and our social interactions. Society surrounds us with messages about what to eat and how to look. This course explores the psychology of eating and weight through a Transactional Analysis (TA) lens. A specialist introduction to TA, offering a distinctive and unique perspective on eating, body and weight matters.
Led by Mandy Atkinson, Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst psychotherapist (TSTA) and registered TA101 trainer, the course provides the official TA101 certificate on completion.
This internationally recognised TA101 course offers a structured, compassionate space to learn about yourself, relationships and communication through the theory of Transactional Analysis (TA). Alongside the recognised TA101 curriculum, it is unique in that it brings a distinctive focus to the complex ways eating and our relationship with body and weight can be shaped by our experiences, relationships and the wider social world.
It provides an educational and reflective experiential learning experience. Within a compassionate, safe and confidential environment, the course will involve active participation and encourages your personal reflections, discussion and experiences. It invites learning that makes room for reflection
A specialist perspective on eating, body and weight
This course retains the core TA101 curriculum while offering a unique perspective that Mandy has developed on eating, body and weight for people who want to think more deeply about their own relationship with food, eating and the body. It introduces you to the psychology of food and eating.
It brings together established TA ideas with an exploration of both our script and our food script and the realities that can affect our relationships with food, the complex relationship between eating, size and body.
Whether your interest is personal, professional or organisational, this course invites curiosity, reflection and thoughtful discussion.
What is TA101?
TA101 is the internationally recognised introductory qualification in Transactional Analysis. It offers an accessible foundation in a practical framework for understanding communication, relationships and the ways we make sense of ourselves and others.
Course structure
Live, participative learning
Each TA101 course comprises of four live three-hour sessions: 12 hours of specialist teaching. There is also independent learning and reflection between sessions, equating to four hours of private study, bringing the total to 16 learning hours.
The course is currently being offered live online and in person in Norwich. It is designed to be participative, while allowing everyone to choose their own level of contribution.
Your course fee includes
- 12 hours of live specialist teaching across four live sessions
- a detailed, comprehensive handbook to accompany the course;
- independent-learning guidance;
- an official TA101 certificate on completion; and
- a small, supportive learning group. A foundation for personal learning
What you will explore
You will explore a range of TA concepts including ego states, communication and transactions; life positions, recognition, strokes and psychological hungers; psychological games, scripts, food scripts, messages, permissions and possibilities for change; and time structuring, games, rackets, discounting and passive behaviours.
The course also introduces relationships with food, eating, body and weight; shame, weight stigma, microaggressions and social, cultural and political contexts; and applying TA ideas thoughtfully to everyday and professional contexts.
The course uses a mix of teaching, guided discussion, activities, group work and facilitated discussions, reflection and preparation between sessions. TA concepts are presented as a framework for learning, personal development and reflection.
Who can attend?
For anyone and everyone who is interested in TA and/or eating, body and weight
If you are interested in learning more about Transactional Analysis and your relationship with eating, food and weight – this course is for you. Everyone is welcome. No previous knowledge of TA is needed.
Learning for Yourself
For anyone who would like to understand more about their own relationship with food, eating, body and weight, and is interested in learning and understanding more about the psychology of eating and weight through TA in a supportive and informal learning environment.
Professionals and trainee therapists
For people who want an introductory TA qualification alongside a richer understanding of eating, body and weight matters.
Organisations and teams
For teams in areas such as fostering, care, education, health, non-profit, wellbeing and related settings who would benefit from a tailored introduction to TA with a specialist eating, body and weight focus. A bespoke course for your organisation.
Direct online booking and secure card payment will be available for each course.
View course dates, fees and booking optionsLearning shaped around your group
This course can be tailored for groups working in fostering, care, education, health, non-profit, wellbeing and related settings. We can discuss your group’s learning needs, the most suitable format and the appropriate balance of core TA101 learning and specialist eating, body and weight content.
To discuss a bespoke course and receive a tailored proposal.
Book a ConversationIntroducing Sue Easeman, UKCP registered psychotherapist
Course contributor
Sue Easeman, CTA, (P), has over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Many years ago Sue developed a particular interest in supporting individuals with eating and weight-related difficulties. Her specialist work began initially through an NHS initiative called Tipping the Balance, which focused on helping people who struggled to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Through this work, she came to understand the complexities and challenges connected with food, which are often about much more than eating habits alone. Her work has explored the deeper emotional, psychological, and relational issues evoked with eating and the body. In her approach, she enjoys focusing on helping people gain a greater understanding of themselves and their relationship with food, enabling lasting and meaningful change. It is an area she is passionate about.
Sue has also worked extensively with individuals preparing for bariatric surgery, providing therapeutic support as they adapt to the significant lifestyle and behavioural changes required both before and after surgery. This includes helping clients prepare for the strict dietary routines and emotional adjustments that are essential for long-term success following their procedure.
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Course format
Each TA101 course comprises of four live three-hour sessions: 12 hours of specialist teaching. There is also independent learning and reflection between sessions, equating to four hours of private study, bringing the total to 16 learning hours.The course is currently being offered live online and in person in Norwich.