Adlerian Psychotherapy

Adlerian Psychotherapy provides an introduction and overview of the theory, history, research, and practice of this person-centered approach to psychotherapy.  

From cognitive-behavioral, to existential, phenomenological, schema, and humanistic therapies, the ideas of Alfred Adler are at the heart of many contemporary approaches to psychotherapy.  In some ways, however, Adler amp rsquo s ubiquity has made him invisible.  In Adler amp rsquo s view, all behavior has social meaning, and the socio-cultural context of a person amp rsquo s life is a driving influence on his or her mental health and life experiences. With his emphasis on social interest--a sense of belonging to and participating in the common good--Adler envisioned a psychology of growth, where people could strive to overcome difficulties and change their lives under their own power.  Counseling and psychotherapy must therefore encourage the client to master the core tasks of life: work, friendship, and love-intimacy.

While amp ldquo classic amp rdquo Adlerian psychotherapy is rarely practiced nowadays, the authors present a modern interpretation that is consistent with today's short-term therapeutic approaches, and can be used with individuals, couples, or families.
 

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amp ldquo Straightforward, succinct, and provides the fundamental blueprint in which it defines Adlerian therapy, its philosophies, and techniques. amp rdquo -The Journal of Individual Psychology

amp ldquo A brief, clear, and accessible introduction to classical and contemporary Adlerian theory and psychotherapy that will be of great value to readers who wish to familiarize themselves with this important but relatively obscure and neglected theoretical and clinical orientation. amp rdquo amp ndash PsycCRITIQUES

amp ldquo What is most significant about this material is that Adlerian psychotherapy stands at the forefront of innovative and effective psychotherapy practice with many of the components incorporated by major theories of today. As such, it is essential reading for practitioners and students of all persuasions. amp rdquo -Choice

A brief, clear, and accessible introduction to classical and contemporary Adlerian theory and psychotherapy that will be of great value to readers who wish to familiarize themselves with this important but relatively obscure and neglected theoretical and clinical orientation.

What is most significant about this material is that Adlerian psychotherapy stands at the forefront of innovative and effective psychotherapy practice with many of the components incorporated by major theories of today. As such, it is essential reading for practitioners and students of all persuasions.

Straightforward, succinct, and provides the fundamental blueprint in which it defines Adlerian therapy, its philosophies, and techniques.

Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, ABPP, is the Distinguished Professor of Adlerian Psychology at Adler University, Chicago, and a psychologist with the Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Dr. Carlson is also Professor Emeritus at Governors State University in the Division of Psychology and Counseling, University Park, Illinois. He is a fellow of APA, the American Counseling Association, and the Wisconsin Psychology Association. Dr. Carlson has written 2 books and more than 8 articles and book chapters, and created more than 3 professional training videos that are being used in universities and training centers around the world. Five of the videos and seven of the books are on Adlerian psychotherapy. He has served as the editor of several periodicals, including The Journal of Individual Psychology and The Family Journal. He holds diplomates in both family psychology and Adlerian psychology, received a Certificate of Psychotherapy from the Alfred Adler Institute (now Adler University), and received the Lifetime Contribution Award from the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. He received the Distinguished Psychologist Award (lifetime contribution to psychotherapy, APA Division 29 [Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy]) and the 2 Distinguished Career Contributions to Education and Training Award from APA.

Matt Englar-Carlson, PhD, is a professor of counseling and the director of the Center for Boys and Men at California State University amp ndash Fullerton. He is a fellow of APA (Division 5 [Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity]). He was raised Adlerian and is interested in promoting culturally responsive Adlerian practice. As a scholar, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Englar-Carlson is focused on training clinicians to work more effectively with their male clients across the full range of human diversity. He has more than 4 publications and 5 national and international presentations, most of which are focused on men and masculinity, social justice, diversity issues in psychological training and practice, and on theories of psychotherapy. Dr. Englar-Carlson coedited the books In the Room With Men: A Casebook of Therapeutic Change, Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals, Beyond the 5 -Minute Hour: Therapists Involved in Meaningful Social Action, and A Counselor's Guide to Working With Men. He was named the Researcher of the Year and Professional of the Year by the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity. As a clinician, he has worked with children, adults, and families in school, community, and university mental health settings.

From cognitive-behavioral, to existential, phenomenological, schema, and humanistic therapies, the ideas of Alfred Adler are at the heart of many contemporary approaches to psychotherapy. In some ways, however, Adler's ubiquity has made him invisible. In this book, Jon Carlson and Matt Englar-Carlson explore the theory, history, research, and practice of a person-centered approach to psychotherapy that was far ahead of its time. In Adler's view, all behavior has social meaning, and the socio-cultural context of a person's life is a driving influence on his or her mental health and life experiences. With his emphasis on social interest - a sense of belonging to and participating in the common good - Adler envisioned a psychology of growth, where people could strive to overcome difficulties and change their lives under their own power. Counseling and psychotherapy must therefore encourage the client to master the core tasks of life: work, friendship, and love-intimacy.

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