Transactional Analysis 101

Take a big step into understanding yourself and others as we begin 2026! 

In the course of two days we introduce the life-enhancing ideas and skills of transactional analysis (TA) that are used in coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, education, and organizations around the world.

Whether you want to deepen self-understanding, explore how TA concepts can augment your practice, improve communication within your family, collaborate with others in a process of discovery, pursue further TA training, or all of the above, this course gives you a solid foundation.

Date and Time: January 21-22, 2026. 9 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific.

Location: Online via Zoom – Link will be sent the week before the class.

The TA 101 Certificate is recognized by the International Transactional Analysis Association and qualifies as the TA Basics Module of the North America TA Association TA Practitioner course.

Course leader is Lucy Freedman, assisted by Viktoriia Kotova

Questions? Email lucy@syntaxforchange.com

About Lucy

Lucy Freedman, MAT, is a Certified Transactional Analyst (ITAA), a TA Practitioner Instructor (NATAA) and Founder and CEO of Syntax for Change, a consulting, coaching, and learning and development firm based in California.

She is co-author of the book Smart Work: The Syntax Guide to Influence.

Lucy has recently served on the NATAA Council and the ITAA Board of Trustees. She is the President of the new ITAA Foundation. Lucy was President of ITAA and is currently managing administration and other functions in NATAA. Her educational background includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harvard University.

She has led workshops and presented at TA conferences for many decades. She lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California with her cat, Charcoal.