Adlerian therapy Key Concepts 1)view of human nature Focused on the persons past as perceived in the present and

d how an individuals interpretation of early events continued to influence that persons present behavior. Humans are motivated primarily by social relatedness rather than by sexual urges. Behavior is purposeful and goal directed! and consciousness is the focus of therapy "onsideration of inferiority feelings as a normal condition and source of all human striving Human behavior is not determined solely by heredity and environment. #nstead! we have the capacity to interpret! influence! and create events. $)sub%ective perception of reality Attempt to view the world from the clients sub%ective frame of reference! an orientation described as phenomenological. Phenomenological &iew the world from the clients sub%ective frame of reference. 'his includes the individuals perceptions! thoughts! feelings! values! beliefs! and conclusions.

()unity and patterns of human personality i. Individual Psychology ) to avoid reductionism! emphasi*ed the unity and inseparable from society emphasi*ed the unity and indivisibility of the person and stressed understanding the whole person in the ii. context of his or her life. Holistic concept ) cannot understood in parts rather than all aspects must be understood in relationship 'he focus is on understanding whole persons within their socially embedded contexts of family! culture! school! and wor+. iii.

Behavior as purposeful and goal oriented ,e can be fully understand only when we +now the purpose and goal towards which we are striving -.oal of perfection/ ) to account for our striving toward superiority 0triving for significance and superiority 0tressed the recognition of inferiority feelings and the conse1uent striving for perfection are natural 'he moment we experienced inferiority we are pulled by the striving for superiority 2ifestyle #ncludes the connecting themes and rules of interaction that give meaning to our actions

Adlerian therapy 3)social interest and community feeling 4efer to5 #ndividuals awareness of being part of the human community #ndividuals attitude in dealing with social world 0ocial interest5 0trive for a better future for humanity #s taught! learned! and used Adler5 sense of identification and empathy with others 6xpress through shared activity and mutual respect Adlerian perspective5 social interest develop! feeling of inferiority diminish "entral belief5 Happiness and success are largely related to social connectedness. 7roblems are related to the fear of not being accepted by the group someone value. 8)birth order and sibling relationship #dentified 8 psychological position from which children tend to view life 1. 'he oldest children Favored 0poiled "entre of attention $. 'he second child of only two Always in a -race/ to achieve. 9ften! opposite to the 1st born may achieve in another area 'he middle child Feels 01ee*ed 9ut :7oor ;e 7roblem "hild 'he youngest child pampered go their own way new ways of doing things

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8.'he only child share characteristics of an older child high achiever hard to share with others 7hase 1 establish the relationship "ounselor plays an active role Assist client to identify = clarify goals Help client to view his>her world differently 'ry to develop mutual trust ,or+ing collaboratively and being caring! involved! supportive

Adlerian therapy Adlerian believes that encouragement is the most powerful method of changing a person<s belief. Phases in therapy 7hase 1 establish the relationship 7hase $ 6xplore the individuals psychological dynamics 7hase ( 6ncourage self understanding = insight 7hase 3 4eorientation = reeducation

Adlerian therapy 7hase $ 6xplore the individuals psychological dynamics Aim to get a deeper understanding of individuals lifestyle Focus social = cultural context of an individual How5 1) sub%ective interview "ounselor help client to tell life story more details active = emphatic listening a sense of wonder! fascination! interest $)ob%ective interview 'o gather information about5 a) How problems began? b) Any precipitating events? c) ;edical history? d) 0ocial history? e) 2ifestyle assessment? f) 'he reasons client choose therapy "ounselor as -life-style investigator 7hase 3 4eorientation = reeducation Action oriented phase5 1)7utting insights into practice Focuses on helping clients discover a new and more functional perspective. "lients are both encouraged and challenged to develop the courage to ta+e ris+s and ma+e changes in their life #nvolve shifting rules of interaction! process and motivation $)6ncouragement 7rocess 6ntail showing faith in people! expecting them to assume responsibility for their lives and valuing them for who they are. #nvolves ac+nowledging that life can be difficult. "onsider encouragement +ey in promoting and activating social interest. ()"hange and the 0earch for Aew 7ossibilities "lients ma+e decisions and modify their goals. 'he counselor and the client consider possible alternatives and their conse1uences 3) ;a+ing a @ifference Adlerian counselors see+ to ma+e a difference in the lives of their clients. 'hat difference may be manifested by a change in behavior or attitude or perception. 7hase ( 6ncourage self understanding = insight @uring this phase! Adlerian therapists interpret the findings of the assessment as an avenue for promoting self understanding and insight #nsight understanding translated into constructive action. 4efer to understanding of motivations that operate in a clients life @isclosure and well timed interpretation are techni1ues that facilitate that process of gaining insight.

Adlerian therapy