Strokes--> are a unit of human recognition from one person to another (can be a look, a nod, a smile, a spoken word, a touch). The kind of stroking patterns we develop tend to support our basic, existential life position, which reflects how we feel about ourselves in relation to others.
Conditional Strokes --> Given for what we do, what we accomplish (based on some condition).
Can be positive or negative, the last ones can cut down on spontaneity in the relationship and in the long run, it can limit pleasure, intimacy and creativity.
Unconditional Strokes
Can be positive or negative, the negative ones are more harmful than the negative conditional ones
