What is Adlerian Therapy?

This video describes Adlerian Therapy. Adlerian therapy is the therapeutic modality that was developed by Alfred Adler in the early 1900s and it has been expanded on since then. Adlerian therapy is a humanistic and positive therapy. Adlerian therapy is a complex therapy that has a number of components from other theories and modalities. Adlerian therapy has a family contextual component, holds that individuals are striving to be successful, and includes the inferiority complex and the superiority complex. In Adlerian therapy, emphasis is placed on birth order and a theorized relationship to personality Adlerian therapy includes the value of childhood memories and experiences to inform counseling. There are a number of cognitive techniques in Adlerian therapy including push-button technique. Other techniques include paradoxical interventions and the acting as if technique. Social interest (desire to be cooperative) and style of life (childhood experiences and family relationships) are cornerstones of Adlerian therapy.

[gijsnooteboom]

Reading the book of Kishimi and Koga (The Courage to be disliked) brings a fair deal of Adlerian thinking in a very appealing way together. Not complex at all! Rather straight forward and in my opinion very powerful, insightful and helpful for people who have the courage to dive deep in their understanding of life. A perspective that is natural and takes away a lot of decoration that is unnecessary in life. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! :-)

[edamameedamame]

Thank you Dr. Grande. I am going to give this therapy a try with my new therapist. She is trained in this school of therapy.

[wandamixon]

I recently did some research on Adlerian Therapy. It was interesting to learn that its the source of the inferiority and superiority complex, as well as the correct concepts associated with these terms. Also, the development and acceptance of play therapy is fascinating. I appreciate Adlerian Therapy as a positive humanistic therapy, particularly the emphasis on individuals striving for success. I also like the components of education, social interest, especially responsibility in society, and insight. It offers creative and useful techniques. I have seen some of these techniques used in support groups. After viewing the role-plays, which demonstrate these techniques, I look forward to putting them into practice. I think this therapy can be easily integrated with other modalities.

[ashwitakaur]

Thank you Dr for the explanation. I’m going to practice Adlerian therapy for my first ever Counseling session. I hope to do it well.

[sarahtriolo]

Just a note: The concept of birth order has less empirical support because most empirical support focuses on chronological birth order rather than psychological birth order, as Adler intended it. It is a common misconception. So, though one may have chronologically been born first, they may psychologically be a middle child within their family system.

[gazewonderer]

The book entitled The Courage to be Disliked is pretty cool and is formatted in such a way that you can really relax into a conversation about Adlerian concepts.

[magdalena]

Many thanks for this breakdown of Adlerian Therapy. One of my favorite theories to explore because of its complexities.

[see_saw_seen_keen]

Just finished the courage to be disliked and I'm now practising his ethos in my daily living as well as some philosophical notions of freedom. As a person with Bipolar 1 disorder, it's been unbelievably helpful to my journey.

[marlak]

Adler was a major contributor to understanding human personality development.

[morganyork]

As a Social Worker I use Alderian Therapy daily during home visits

[DestinyPuzzanghera]

I think it’s a great theory. I just think that people are taught not to think these days so they can’t see it for the value that it had.

[filibosan]

The main insight from Adler is its complete negation of “trauma”. This word is way overused and it goes to show how deeply Freudian ideas have saturated the culture. I’d like to see this general trauma approach to everything replaced with something more empowering and Adlerian. No event is a cause of trauma, no matter what it is. It’s the meaning you choose (or chose) to give to it. Powerful idea.

[PaulaChaffee]

I found this very useful in developing a lecture about Alfred Adler.

[monikawish]

isn't Aderian therapy first of all psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy? With some humanistic/positive traits

[dr.donitam.lester]

Very thorough explanation! I love listening to your wisdom.:) Thank you!

[jessicacreighton]

Thank Dr for your insight. This video is very helpful for the emerging counselor.

[nicholaspearce]

I'm behind on my assignment for CNPS so I needed your help, thanks Dr. Grande!

[Dogdrum]

I like this therapy, really. A very integrated/holistic approach.

[joesickler]

I looked up Adler therapy and forgot Doc Grande used to do this kind of content.

[sebsebseb]

Found it very interesting and I am reading right now Adler.