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# Claude Steiner

(1935–2017)   Psychotherapist   United States

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Claude Steiner was a psychotherapist from the United States, best known for *Achieving emotional literacy*.

## Quick Facts About Claude Steiner

Born January 6, 1935

Died January 9, 2017

Nationality United States

Profession Psychotherapist

Notable works Achieving emotional literacy

## About Claude Steiner

Claude Michel Steiner was a French-born American psychotherapist and writer who wrote extensively about transactional analysis (TA). His writings focused especially on life scripts, alcoholism, emotional literacy, and interpersonal power plays.

##  Quotes by Claude Steiner

> [Paranoia is a state of heightened awareness. Most people are persecuted beyond their wildest delusions.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/claude-steiner/paranoia-is-a-state-of-heightened-awareness-most-people-are/)

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> [Develop the wise art of being radically truthful and remaining considerate, thoughtful, and safe.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/claude-steiner/develop-the-wise-art-of-being-radically-truthful-and-remaining/)

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