Testimonials

Testimonials for the TA101

 

Kanmani Kavitha K

Kanmani Kavitha K

Principal, Endeavour Academy, Bangalore

The TA 101 at Seed TLC,  was a keyhole that let me peep within and help me unravel myself. It provided me an insight into understanding self and relationships.  Being a part of the group provided a safe environment and an excellent space to discover myself.  Initially, the whole process was like a jigsaw puzzle but when put together it revealed a different perspective of myself helping me see the connections between my behaviour patterns, life positions and my games.

I didn’t want to stop with TA 101 and continued my journey. I’m now pursuing my second year diploma at Seed TLC.   To sum, I’m thoroughly enjoying this beautiful journey of self-discovery that has helped me to understand myself and my relationship with others.

 Laxmi Sivaraman

Laxmi Sivaraman

Psychotherapist

The TA 101 turned out to be a lot more than just a ‘basic course’ in Transactional Analysis that I signed up for.  As the TA concepts unfolded, I found myself gaining a fair understanding of why I think, feel and behave in a certain way and this was no less than an epiphany for me.  My biggest gift from the session was the awareness of the possibility of change and personal growth.  I absolutely enjoyed Chitra’s way of facilitating the session. Her passion and conviction in the work she does is an ongoing inspiration for me.

Renee Mary Varghese

Therapist, Wysa, Bangalore

As a counselling psychologist, through the TA 101, life script workshop and advanced training I am also able to see those concepts more clearly in others lives as well including my clients. In Chitra, I have found a mentor and friend for life.

 

Liya Gupta

I attended the program on TA last year  – Though I had a choice to do it from Mumbai but I chose to do it with Chitra and I don’t regret that decision at all.  Her experience and deep empathy to understand and connect with her group members brings magic in the workshop. Learning concepts with ease without any resistance made the two days interaction memorable.

Thanks and I  strongly recommend her programs.

Saiprabha Koneru

Founder Chiguru A Waldorf-Inspired Kindergarten

The TA 101 with Chitra Ravi was a beautiful journey. The course  helped me to shed off many of my unhealthy patterns that I was carrying from my childhood. As a child educator, I now feel more confident to meet the children and also engage in a more meaningful way.  I wish such a course can reach people across all streams and thereby promote healthy communities.

Ojaswi Bhardwaj

Psychotherapist

Great! It was an amazing session… haven’t attended anything like that before or after.  I always tell my friends you should do a TA 101, such an eye opener.  And I am so grateful I did it with you Chitra

Rachna Jain

The TA 101 gave me a whole new perspective about self. Origins of the patterns that I’ve adapted as my nature. This was a session which opened up a gateway for acceptance of myself as a whole. Most importantly It was like a guidepost for me as a parent of my 3 year old.

Testimonials for the Advanced TA Training Groups

 

Annet Shaju

Annet Shaju

Asst. Prof, Montfort College, Bangalore, Level 1 TA Group

I have been with Chitra and the impact it has had on my life as has been immense. The classes are less on theory and more experiential which means that I have been lovingly forced to face myself and my past. Despite years of being in the field of psychology and under therapy, this is the first time I truly learnt what being kind to oneself meant. I have also learnt so much from simply observing Chitra in class. For instance, I have always struggled to honor and respect myself. Books and theory only tell you so much but I was able to learn it from just watching Chitra in class who lives and breathes TA. At the same time, she is ready to question and challenge herself and TA when required despite her years of experience.  She is also the reason I found a brilliant personal therapist for myself who is also a trainee here. I feel like my life has reached a beautiful, although sometimes painful, turning point because of these two women and Eric Berne. And yet, I find it incredulous that my journey here has just begun. I cannot express how much I look forward to new learnings and growing with Chitra

vironment and an excellent space to discover myself.  Initially, the whole process was like a jigsaw puzzle but when put together it revealed a different perspective of myself helping me see the connections between my behaviour patterns, life positions and my games.

I didn’t want to stop with TA 101 and continued my journey. I’m now pursuing my second year diploma at Seed TLC.   To sum, I’m thoroughly enjoying this beautiful journey of self-discovery that has helped me to understand myself and my relationship with others.

Mumuksha Bharthi

Mumuksha Bharthi

Psychotherapist, Level 1 TA Group

I am so fortunate to be trained under Chitra Ravi. She is a phenomenal mental health professional, trainer, therapist and supervisor. She combines theory with practical application in a very smooth way that the whole learning metaphorizes in healing. I have been finding the workshops and classes really Interesting so much so that I look forward towards my training Saturdays.

Mahalakshmi Navin

Level 1 TA Group

Going into the level 1 of Chitra’s Advanced TA course, I had little idea of what to expect. While I did know there would be learning (and some amount of relearning), little did I expect the experience to be so deeply insightful and rich. Four months into the process, I can only say – one of the best decisions I have made so far!

The process started off with a script workshop, which was for me an intense and revealing process, I unearthed a lot in this two days – and about what may have shaped who I am today. 

The Level 1 sessions are a curated blend of theoretical learning and ‘group work’. Chitra’s style of facilitation creates a safe environment for us, empowering us to ‘show up’ and bring ourselves to the process in an authentic and meaningful way. She facilitates in the true meaning of the word – never thinking for another, or ‘solving’ for you – but gently, patiently and persistently allows you to discover on your own! The smaller group size (12) has also allowed for connecting with each other and fostered a sense of intimacy and bonding. 

Thanks, Chitra for this beautiful experience! I look forward to an enriching and meaningful Level 1 ( and beyond!) 

Tarsh Williams

Consultant, TrueNature Level 2 TA Group

Chitra is my friend, philosopher, and guide. Known her for 8 years and feels like forever.  While I am in my Diploma year and learning many parts of self and its intricacies, what I want to imbibe is Chitra’s holding professional and carefronting space at the same time!  Though I had a little bit of knowledge about TA concepts, I would have never gotten to the depth I am at now without Seed TLC and Chitra.  The depth is both in knowledge and lived experience.  I am loving the learning and engrossed in it.  I will continue my journey of TA at Seed TLC with Chitra.  She is open, warm, and committed to every student’s development.  I wonder how she does that.  Kudos and thank you, Chitra!

Caroline Bosco

Level 2 TA Group

I maintain that it was fate that pointed me into the direction of TA and fate that brought me to the doorsteps of Seed TLC. I have been learning about Transactional Analysis for four years now and have been fortunate to have spent all four of these years under the guidance of Chitra.

At first, I engaged in a great deal of unlearning. I learned how much of what I believed was true about myself, was in fact not real. I then went on to discover myself and it has been a heart breaking, yet essentially enlightening journey!

I have found acceptance and support in my training groups. I have found wise, informed and empathetic guidance in my facilitator. I also found my therapist through the life script workshop, a relationship that I’ve cherished most in the past year.

I recommend TA to all I meet, and more so at Seed TLC, because of my personal journey being so eye opening and fun. I really wish that the organisation reaches more-and-more seekers and touches many more lives!

 

Amitha Bhandari

Meditation practitioner and coach, Bangalore, India, Level 3 TA Group

TA has been a very profound and resourceful learning of self and others. This is my third year with Chitra, and it has been a continuous journey of awareness, which has enhanced my meditation practises. Once I started understanding the concepts, there was plenty to which I could relate and apply. I can see evident change in the way I conduct my meditation classes as well. I highly recommend the TA101, a very practicable course, which gave me the start to know myself better.

 

Jyothi Dass

OD Consultant, Level 3 TA Group

Chitra is one of the best facilitators out there and I’m so glad I stumbled upon her website when I went looking for a TA101 workshop. My journey with her over the last 3.5 years has been filled with immense learning. She lives and breathes the TA concepts and her authenticity makes it so easy to connect with her. I enjoy the way she engages with us and ensures we push our boundaries to  discover ourselves while taking care of ourselves. If you are looking to start or continue your TA journey you can blindly choose Chitra and know that you are in good hands. Thank you Chitra – look forward to a long association with you. 

Mrs Priyanka P. S.

Counselling psychologist at Unwind Central, Level 3 TA Group

Ta101 is unique program which I did and made me realize that I need to be a Ta practitioner as it is simple yet brilliant model for working. I was fascinated by what I learnt. It’s been a strong foundation to my therapy work. I just love how Chitra holds space for challenges to unfold and empathically facilitates the group. Fortunate to have met her and been her trainee since 4years. Go ahead to attend to meet different layers of who you are. Amazing program.

Zankhana Broker

AVP Quality India Lead, Vasta Bioinformatics LLC, completed Level 2

TA Journey has been very helpful to me. Right from TA101 days to doing 3years with Chitra Ravi has changed me as person. It was journey of self-discovery, self realisation, improvement, learning to set healthy boundaries, realigning, healing and closures. Chitra has been a great force and support during this phase.

I am grateful to have met her through Eldrin who posted TA101 on Facebook. All I can say is, I got introduced to her at the right time in my life when I needed someone to help me.

Ritu Shukla

Psychotherapist & Coach, completed Level 4

TA advance group training with Chitra has helped me discover my potency as an individual and as a  TA practitioner. She models the core philosophy of “I am ok, you are OK” . The advance group is a safe space to engage with self and others in a safe non-judgmental environment. The training group is a space of self-exploration and discovering our autonomy through the TA models.

Sunita Saini

Lead-L&D, Quest Alliance, Level 4

When I signed up for the TA 101 workshop, my reason to do that was to get an understanding of what Transactional Analysis is and nothing more. By the end of day 2 of that workshop, I knew I wanted to learn more. It was an been a journey of over 6 years now and it has been one of enriching experiences of knowing myself more each day. As I know ‘me’, my communication with people at work and my own therapy clients strengthens. 

We started the journey with getting to know ourselves better and that for me has been the most humbling experience. It keeps me grounded as I interact with my clients and I value that we are all human and we are fine just the way the we are. The structure of the groups and the safe and truly inclusive space allows for individual growth honoring and respecting our own readiness and pace. I would recommend this journey of self exploration for everyone who is willing to see the power in relationships and communicating clearly in all areas of life.

The most important part of my journey is how grateful I am to have chosen to do this with Chitra. Chitra brings inclusivity and authenticity to the classes which in my view are building blocks to creating a safe space. 

Laxmi Sivaraman

Psychotherapist, Level 4

In the TA Advanced Group, I gained useful insights into my unconscious patterned behaviours and how this was impacting the various aspects of my life. The advanced concepts and also the various TA approaches enabled a deeper exploration into myself leading to greater awareness of my internal processes. 

The group itself became a space where I could safely express what I felt without fearing that I would be judged. Chitra practices the TA philosophy in its true sense, which is evident in the way she encourages open communication within the group while ensuring healthy boundaries are drawn; and also keeping the group anchored to the ITAA ethics. I have been touched by her patience and sensitivity and I admire her ability to truly be ‘in the here and now.’

Apart from the immense learning, what stood out for me was the emotional fulfillment of being in a group where I felt held, heard and understood. So glad I chose this journey!