Claude Steiner

Claude M. Steiner was a psychologist and author who trained under Eric Berne and became a leading figure in transactional analysis, a theory of personality and communication used in therapy and education. Steiner developed the concept of emotional literacy, the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and respond effectively to the emotions of others, and wrote extensively on applying transactional analysis to education and personal growth. His widely read book Scripts People Live examined how early childhood decisions shape recurring life patterns, and his work influenced educators and counselors seeking to teach emotional awareness alongside academic content.