2026 TA101Courses
Understanding self and others
Deepen your insights and expand your relational toolkit
The 2026 TA101 dates and places are provided below and will be held mostly on a Friday and Saturday. For those interested in applying TA concepts to exploring your creative self - in some locations there will be a will be a 'Steps to Igniting Your Creativity' seminar that follows the TA101.
The TA 2-day training thoroughly updates and modernises one of the oldest and well-tested humanistic psychology traditions in the world, Transactional Analysis (TA). TA training supports both personal growth and professional application across a range of fields:
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Personal Growth: TA helps individuals gain self-awareness, understand their patterns of behaviour, and make conscious choices for personal change.
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Therapeutic Applications: It is used in the helping professions, counselling, therapy and psychotherapy to help people improve communication and resolve relationship issues.
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Organisational and Educational Settings: TA models are applied in coaching, business, organisations and education to improve management, communication, group dynamics and teaching strategies.
Outcomes from the training are:
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Gain tools for personal and professional growth.
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Develop skills for healthier communication and relationships.
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Learn structured models for understanding human behaviour.
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Internationally recognised TA101 certificate and ICF CCE 14hours.
You can find out more about a TA101 here.
The Creativity seminar is designed through the lens of TA and participants are supported to explore and transform the inner dialogues, patterns, and beliefs that often create barriers to creativity; such as self-doubt, fear of judgment, or feelings of inadequacy. TA provides a practical and compassionate framework for understanding these internal dynamics, enabling individuals to recognise resistance, rewrite limiting scripts, and develop a more nurturing inner stance. As participants reconnect with their capacity for play, curiosity, and authentic expression, they build confidence and self-esteem, discovering that creativity is not a talent reserved for a few, but an innate and vital part of being human. Read more about Mandy's creativity work here.
Dr Mandy Lacy TSTA Organisational and Counselling is one of New Zealand’s most senior and innovative TA trainers and supervisors. Here is more info about Mandy's expertise and background.
The Details
From this TA101 training you will go away with:
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An understanding of the core concepts of Transactional Analysis that you can apply personally and professionally
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The internationally recognised TA101 certificate
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14 Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) credits from the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Who is this training for?
For both the TA101 and Creativity Workshop are for existing practitioners who want to deepen their practice or individuals who want increased understanding of themselves and others.
The TA101 training is particularly relevant to all those who work in the helping and healing professions, including psychotherapists, counsellors, coaches, doctors, nurses, therapists, health and complementary health practitioners. It is also relevant for leaders, managers, teachers and those working in the justice, housing and social services sectors. In fact anyone who wishes to increase their understanding of how TA can provide insights into the psychological impact we have on ourselves and others.
The Creativity Workshop focuses on ways to ignite your creativity and is designed to harness the proven benefits of creative expression to enhance mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Grounded in TA, psychological theory and emerging neuroscience, this work explores how igniting our creative selves strengthens neural connectivity, boosts psychological resilience, and activates the brain’s natural reward pathways, enhancing well-being and reducing stress.
Locations & Dates:
Cambridge
TA101: 27th & 28th March 2026
Creativity Workshop: 29th March 2026
Napier
TA101: 15th & 16th May 2026
Creativity Workshop: 17th May 2026
Christchurch
TA101: 13th & 14th June 2026
Whangarei
TA101: 31st July & 1st August 2026
Creativity Workshop: 2nd August 2026
New Plymouth
TA101: 11th & 12th September 2026
Creativity Workshop: 13th September 2026
Auckland
TA101: 13th & 14th November 2026
Creativity Workshop: 15th November 2026
Costs
This 3-day course has been priced at two days to encourage as many people as possible to explore and experience the power of touch in combination with TA to build our resilience.
$450 + gst TA101
$225 + gst Creativity Workshop
$625 + gst Combined ($50 discount)
Booking:
Simply complete the booking form below choosing your preferred location so that we can email your invoice and send communications as necessary prior to the event. This also allows us to cater for definite numbers. If you have any difficulties regarding booking please contact mandy@mandylacy.nz
Payment terms:
Full payment is required to secure your place at this training.
Cancellation up to 2 weeks prior means you will receive a refund minus a $50 administration fee. Less than two weeks cancellation there is no refund.
Your payment for this course indicates your acceptance of these terms.
Structure of the 3 days:
TA101 Day 1: Registration 8:30am with 9am start - finish by 5pm
TA101 Day 2: Room open 8:30am with 9am start - finish by 5pm
Creativity Seminar: Room open 9:30am, start 10am - finish 3pm
Each day will have plenty of refreshment breaks.
Your Facilitator
Dr Mandy Lacy TSTA(O& C), M.LST, Adv Dip.Counselling, Dip.Arts & Creativity
Mandy has spent many years working with leaders, organisations, groups and individuals as a consultant, trainer, coach, counsellor and supervisor. She specialises in organisational contexts, workplace dynamics, leadership, transformation and change, personal and professional development and creativity. Over the years Mandy has presented many workshops both nationally and internationally, and published articles in peer-reviewed journals. She has held national, regional & international governance roles. Mandy advocates strongly that professional and personal development in unison is the key to highly impactful leadership and working relationships. She has specialised in the role that engaging our creativity has in resolving trauma and accessing hidden resources within the psyche. She has recently published a book, "Creative Oxygen for Your Writing Soul". www.mandylacy.nz or www.mandylacycreative.com
