Transactional Analysis Stroke Profile Worksheet
Transactional Analysis Stroke Profile Worksheet
Transactional Analysis Stroke Profile Worksheet
Stroke Profile
Positive Strokes
How often do you:
Always
Frequently
Often
Rarely
Almost Never
Negative Strokes
How often do you:
Always
Frequently
Often
Rarely
Almost Never
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Stroking Profile Table concept originally introduced by Jim McKenna; redrawn by Rob van Tol; small changes in
aspect by Psychology Muffins; Small changes in order by Claire Newton.
Guide to Completing Your Stroke Profile
1. Using the table above, rate yourself in each of the four profile categories as to how often you do these
things. Remember that any “transaction” (exchange) between two people represents a stroke.
2. Look at the overall picture. If you score too low or too high in one section and are not happy with this,
consider how you wish to change and in which direction, then experiment with doing this. For example, if
you think you don’t receive enough positive strokes, you could experiment with asking for some the next
time you feel like you need (more) recognition. For example, if you have just received a compliment about
your standard of work you could share that with a friend. So you could say, “I was so pleased today - my
boss told me that he has never had such a detailed report before and is very impressed with my work. Isn’t
that great?”
The aim is to develop the areas in which you have a negative score rather than reducing the areas in which
you have a positive score.
Stroking Profile Table concept originally introduced by Jim McKenna; redrawn by Rob van Tol; small changes in
aspect by Psychology Muffins; Small changes in order by Claire Newton.