Adlerian Therapy

Adlerian Therapy

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  Adlerian Therapy Multimedia Assignment KristinaPrice Theories of Counseling Angelo State University
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  Adlerian Therapy is… aneffort to comprehend and clarify human behavior (Arnold, 1951)
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  Founder of AdlerianTherapy Alfred Adler • Born February 7, 1870 • Obtained medical degree from University of Vienna in 1895 • Began his career as an ophthalmologist (“Adler University," n.d.) ("Alfred Adler 1870 - 1937," n.d.)
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  Founder of AdlerianTherapy Con’t. Alfred Adler •Moved to a general practice near a circus •Inspired by the strengths and skills of the circus performers •Joined Freud, Rudolf Reitler, and Wilhelm Stekel to start the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society (“Adler University," n.d.)
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  Founder of AdlerianTherapy Con’t. Alfred Adler •Served in WWI as a doctor for the Austrian Army •Professor at Long Island College of Medicine •Died from a heart attack in 1937 (“Adler University," n.d.)
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  History of AdlerianTherapy • With his practice near a circus, Adler began studying the unique traits of the performers. • Began developing his thoughts on compensation and inferiority during this time. • Began collaborating with Freud in 1907, yet parted ways just four years later. • Adler wanted a holistic approach that would look on the whole person and social equality. • Founded the Society of Individual Psychology in 1912. (“Adler University," n.d.)
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  Adlerian Therapy-General Information •Known as Individual Therapy • Pioneered family and group counseling • Improvement of human condition • Informed the public on psychological concepts • Developed an awareness in social interest, which included contributing to society and having a sense of belonging • Promoted democracy (Newbauer, 2015)
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  5 Major Tenetsof Adlerian Therapy  We desire a sense of belonging  Healthy social interest results in well- adjusted individuals  Cooperation and contribution to a group are vital  Mal adjusted individuals put themselves first. (“Five Principles,” 2007) ("Alfred Adler Quote," n.d.) 1. We desire a sense of belonging
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  5 Major Tenetsof Adlerian Therapy  Change is possible  Must be active participants in our own destiny  Reactions can be controlled  Improvement is the goal 2. We control our own lives 3. We act with purpose (“Five Principles,” 2007)  Behaviors are purposeful  Goals are not permanent  Changing a goal, changes the choices  People can always change
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  5 Major Tenetsof Adlerian Therapy  Reality is self-determined  While past events will remain, the meaning may change  Individuals create their own truth  Approach to a challenge, determines the severity of the challenge 4. We form our own reality 5. We are holistic (“Five Principles,” 2007)  Individuals are made of several components  To understand an individual, one must look at the whole person  Themes and patterns can be seen in individuals  Parts of an individual work together.
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  Four Stages ofAdlerian Therapy: 1. Engagement- therapeutic rapport is established between therapist and counselee. 2. Assessment- counselee discusses history, beliefs, feelings and emotions to determine lifestyle patterns. 3. Insight- counselee is encouraged to change ideas about circumstances. 4. Reorientation- client reinforces new beliefs with positive activities. ("Adlerian Psychology/psychotherapy," n.d.)
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  Application of AdlerianTherapy The ideas of Adlerian Therapy have been implemented in many areas: • child guidance • parent-child counseling • marital counseling • family therapy • group counseling • individual counseling • cultural conflicts • correctional and rehabilitation counseling • substance abuse programs • combating poverty and crime. (Curtis, 2014)
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  Application of AdlerianTherapy These tasks be mastered by the individual: (Curtis, 2014) Developing our spiritual dimension life (including values, meaning, goals,) Getting along with ourselves (self- acceptance) Contributing to society (occupational task) Establishing intimacy (love-marriage task)
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  References Adler University. (n.d.).Retrieved from http://www.adler.edu/page/about/history/about-alfred-adler Adlerian psychology/psychotherapy. (2007). Retrieved from Good Therapy, http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/adlerian-psychology Alfred Adler 1870 - 1937 [Digital image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.adler.edu/resources/category/1/6/images/alfred-adler.jpg Alfred Adler Quote. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.azquotes.com/quote/866377 Curtis, R. (2014, April 17). Counseling theories. Retrieved from http://counsellingtheories.blogspot.com/2011/01/adlerian-therapy.html
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  References Five principles. (2007,March ). Retrieved from Western Pennsylvania Society of Adlerian Psychology, http://wpsap.org/five-principles/ Newbauer, J. (2015). What is an Adlerian? Retrieved from North American Society of Adlerian Psychology, http://www.alfredadler.org/what-is-an-adlerian Stein, H. T. (n.d.). Adlerian Child Guidance Principles. Retrieved from http://www.adlerian.us/guid.htm