Abstract
The author combines Kandathil's (1978) approach of Triology that combines I, You and Goal, and how these are connected in terms of Identity, Rationality and Relationship, with transactional analysis theories about injunctions and permissions. The result is illustrated as an extended GK Frame to provide a model for analysing how childhood decisions are preventing the current growth of clients. Injunctions and injunctive messages are both considered, and permissions are described in terms of love, hope and trust. A significant link is also made with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and this in turn prompts some initial considerations about the nature of spiritual growth. A brief case study is included to demonstrate how the resulting framework can assist with analysis that can be shared with clients.
Highlights
If the fundamental nature of human beings is good, why do people think that they are not OK? What is it that disrupts the natural flow of human growth? This is the problem discussed in this article
We explored more about her relationship patterns from the perspective of the GK Frame, which is illustrating the basic concepts of triology
The combination of the GK frame with injunctions/injunctive messages and Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be used as a model for both practitioner and client to investigate how childhood experiences, whether related to parents or the culture, have led to current difficulties for the client
Summary
If the fundamental nature of human beings is good, why do people think that they are not OK? It has got the flexibility and the strength to understand various human problems resulting from irrational behaviours, wrong ways of relating and faulty identity It can build a bridge between psychology and spirituality. ● People with Identity injunctions could have difficulty in truly identifying who they are, and may have troubles with actualisation of personal potential. This area is closely related with spiritual development of the individual. The combination of injunction theory and GK Frame can provide a better framework to understand, explain, predict, and change some of these complex human behaviours
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