"Sets of ulterior transactions, repetitive in nature with a well-defined psychological payoff"
Berne (1972)
Berne (1972)
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Human beings play mind games. We are not talking about deliberate goading or mischievousness - but the dynamics we can get into with others which are unconscious and which leave one or more of the parties with an 'ouch!' sensation or a sense of hurt or upset.
Many psychological games in organisations are laughed off as banter, just a joke - and indeed some first degree games are the sort of teasing that might make an individual feel 'one of the gang' - but there is a line. When that line is over-stepped, and maybe the joke has gone too far or one of the players is not feeling well or has a lot on their mind - then the instigator might be surprised to find themselves turned against, have the 'rug pulled out from underneath' them. Some company cultures are so rife with psychological games, the system is seen as toxic, and really not a nice place to work. |
Let's explore and see if we can increase our level of avoiding getting into games and notice how that affects our stress levels and sense of well-being ...... |
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