SAATA

SAATA is an international, non profit, professional organisation founded by a group of Transactional

For the implementation of its purposes, SAATA will, in particular:
Work to ensure conformity to agreed standards of training, examination and practice of Transactional Analysis in South Asia. Encourage the participation of Transactional Analysis practioners, associations and institutions. Facilitate South Asian Transactional Analysis associations and institutions to coordinate their activities,

like conferences and publications by facilitating communication between them. Organize regional, national and international conferences in Transactional Analysis. Provide information by way of publications and the diffusion of documents and texts. Translate works and documents of Transactional Analysis into regional languages. Encourage the professional practice of Transactional Analysis. Support scientific research into the theory and practice of Transactional Analysis

Promote contacts with persons and organisations in fields allied with Transactional Analysis specialization. Establish and regulate necessary systems to uphold professional ethics in trainers, trainees and practitioners

03/05/2026

Radical Self-Care as Daily Alignment by Sailaja Manacha is adapted from a keynote
address delivered at the SAATA conference in September 2025. The article reflects on
redefining self-care fundamentally. It looks at self-care as continuous alignment with one's values rather than occasional acts, inviting readers to reflect on self-care in their
lives. Find the full article in the latest SAJTA Issue:https://saata.org/volume12/jan-2026.pdf

01/05/2026

Emotional Resilience in the Workplace: The Emotion-Response Matrix by
Raguraman K emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience in the workplace. The
article introduces the Emotion-Response Matrix as a practical tool for navigating
workplace challenges and fostering healthier coping strategies. Find the full article in the latest SAJTA Issue:https://saata.org/volume12/jan-2026.pdf

28/04/2026

The Spiral of Becoming: From Scripted Selves to the Self-Authored Feminine by
Priya Veeraraghavan explores how cultural inheritance shapes the feminine psyche in
India through Social Scripts and Relational Inscriptions. Grounded in clinical and
cinematic illustrations, the paper maps a path toward a Self-Authored Feminine defined
by inner clarity. Find the full article in the latest SAJTA Issue:https://saata.org/volume12/jan-2026.pdf

27/04/2026

Developmental Transactional Analysis: Transactional for Growth by Piyush Dixit
and Eric James offers TA practitioners a guide to Developmental TA (DTA) for enhancing
work in the fields of Education, Counselling, and Organizations. The article explores
DTA's philosophical basis and illustrates its practical utility as a framework for enhancing
developmental work. Find the full article in the latest SAJTA Issue:https://saata.org/volume12/jan-2026.pdf

26/04/2026

The Impact of Socio-Economic Conditions on the Mental Well-being of New
Mothers by N Hema Sreedharan examines how socio-economic conditions shape the emotional well-being of new mothers after childbirth, focusing on lower-income, middle-class, and upper-middle-class groups Indian context. This paper highlights the
need to pay attention to maternal mental health and support. Find the full article in the latest SAJTA Issue:https://saata.org/volume12/jan-2026.pdf

21/04/2026

Dear members,

We are happy to invite you to a webinar titled “Empower Curious Minds through Research and Transactional Analysis” scheduled on 28th April, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The session will be facilitated by Srilatha and is open to all SAATA members who are interested in participating.

Find zoom and registration link in your mailbox ( remember to check spam )

Warm regards,
SAATA Research Team

15/04/2026

The Currency of Connection: Transactional Analysis and Strokes by Eric James
presents strokes and authenticity as strategic tools for facilitators and L&D
professionals. The article illustrates the importance of intentional design in sustained
organizational performance.
Check out the full version in SAJTA's latest issue.

13/04/2026

Games Indian Families Play: Examining Cultural Scripts and Familial Roles in
Indian Society by Asha Raghavan reflects on how the TA theory of Games can translate
to the Indian context. The article invites therapists to reflect on their practice with greater
cultural attunement.

Check out the full article in the latest SAJTA issue.

11/04/2026

Running Away – From What? Towards What? by Gunjan Zutshi is our very first
caselet. It explores the layered dynamics of avoidance through multiple levels of parallel
process. The vignette brings to light a shared avoidance of deeper, more uncomfortable
relational truths. It also examines the hierarchical splits therapists may face when
navigating different theoretical approaches and invites therapists to approach their work
with curiosity and a willingness to meet the unknown with a possibility of learning.

Check out the full article in the latest SAJTA issue.

07/04/2026

Today, Rosemary Kurian speaks on her self care practices. Grounding through Art and Reading are her go to methods. Check out the full video to see what she is reading these days.

Video edited by Volunteer Swarna V

27/03/2026

As the first quarter of 2026 comes to an end, we take a moment to throwback to SAATA's first significant event of the year - Multi Level Learning.

This annual event is one of a kind experience for all trainees and faculty. Here are glimpses of partcipants spontaneously finding words to describe the MLL. But beyond the words is the energy of the connection and 'still in process reflections' from the 2 days of rigourous learning.

More on the uniqueness of MLL in our upcoming posts; meanwhile find your peers in the video below and share it along.

12/03/2026

Introducing Development Team

The Development Team is responsible for driving SAATA’s growth, visibility, and strategic outreach. Its focus is on expanding awareness of Transactional Analysis, strengthening engagement with members and the larger community, and identifying opportunities for innovation and revenue generation.

The team leads branding, social media presence, and outreach initiatives, while also assessing evolving member and public needs. Through strategic planning and collaboration with other teams, the Development Team helps position SAATA as a relevant, credible, and forward-looking professional body.

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91, Krishna Colony, Singanallur
Coimbatore
641005

Telephone

+91 422 231 0520

Website

http://www.saata.org/

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