About the Conference

Fr. George Kandathil is the father of TA in India. We are going through his birth centenary celebrations and it is the apt time to  propagate the ideas for the well being of the society. 

His vision was to empower people to solve their own problems and thus contribute in the process of nation building. He believed that the biggest recourse of a nation is the power of people. After completing his TA education from the United States Fr. Geroge founded Institute for Counselling and Transactional Analysis (ICTA)  in Kalamassery, Kochi, India.  

ICTA has been organising National Conferences every year with socially relevant themes. Throughs the thems people’s attention is invited to an urgent social/psychological issue. Conference provides a platform to discuss and share view points of practicing Transactional Analysts, Psychologists and other professionals.  

This year, NCTA theme is chosen Human Minds in the Digital World. This  theme in relevant in the present scenario where the onslaught of digital technologies leading to social disconnection.   Loneliness leads to and reinforces many psychological issues like digital addiction, substance addiction, relationship issues and crimes etc. Transactional Analysis is the theory of human relationships so it can effectively deal with many of these issues.

The conference will have four channels: counselling, psychotherapy, education and organization. A separate platform to present new developments through paper and poster presentations is also envisaged. Presentations will be properly judged and acknowledged. Participants will have the opportunity to get their books released by the chief guest. Please make prior arrangements with the organising committee for this.

About the Venue

Ashirbhavan is situated in the middle of cochin metro city, its calm and eco-friendly atmosphere is a real blessing. Ashirbavan has AC and Non AC conference halls and rooms with modern  communication facilities for conducting socio-cultural programmes. it provides homely food and accommodation. Besides Ashirbhavan has provided with a good parking facility.

Theme

Human Minds in the Digital World

TA proposes the path of Awareness, Spontaneity & Intimacy for Autonomy. Multifaceted growth of technological innovations and artificial intelligence is demanding new adaptation strategies from the people. This conference is addressing one of the most urgent and important challenge caused by the rapid change in the digital world.

Technological development have many advantages but the disadvantage of misapplication of technology, in many cases leads to poor metal health and troubled interpersonal relationships.

Conference Channels

Organization

Presenters are requested to be mindful of the conference theme. Presentations are possible in four channels viz. Counselling, Psychotherapy, Organization, Education. The time available for presentation will be 90 minutes. Power Point facility will be available even though not insisted. The abstract needs to be submitted before 30 th September. Certificates will be awarded to the presenters and synopsis will be included in the souvenir.

Conference Fee & Accommodation Charges

There will be two days pre-conference from 22 to 23 November 2023, and the conference will be from 24 to 26 November. Separate booking facility is available for pre-conference and conference.

ICTA Life members and Members are eligible for concessions and those who register before 15th October are eligible for a concession of 10% in rates. Rates for each categories are mentioned below.

You may directly make the payment of conference fee and the accommodation charges via bank transfer and submit the form in the registration page. You can use the fee calculator in the registration page to find the exact amount to be paid.