Adlerian psychotherapy : an advanced approach to individual psychology / Ursula E. Oberst and Alan E. Stewart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oberst, Ursula E., 1957-

Contributor:

Stewart, Alan E., 1961-

Series:

Advancing theory in therapy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adlerian psychology.

Psychotherapy.

Medical Subjects:

Psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

viii, 226 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hove [England] ; New York : Brunner-Routledge, 2003.

Summary:

"Advanced Theory of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy" gives an account of Adlerian therapy and counseling from its origins to the present day. It also proposes an advanced version of the theory in which the main principles and concepts of Adler's thinking are re-examined from a contemporary perspective, placing them in the context of other contemporary approaches. Adler's techniques are described then applied to an understanding of what an Adlerian approach to family life would look like, using clinical examples throughout. The authors analyze the possible contribution of Adlerian theory in the context of the challenges of postmodern thought and postmodern society. It will be invaluable to professionals, practitioners and students of counseling and psychotherapy.

Contents:

1 Historical context, roots, and early developments 1

2 Classical Adlerian Psychology 12

3 Adlerian counselling and psychotherapy today 49

4 Adlerian family counselling and family psychotherapy 85

5 Child guidance and parenting: The psychoeducational approach of Rudolf Dreikurs 102

6 Adlerian therapy and its relationship to other psychotherapeutic approaches 120

7 Adlerian Psychology: Further developments and relevance in a postmodern world 152

Appendix 1 Measures for research and practice in Individual Psychology 170

Appendix 3 Glossary of selected Adlerian terms 197.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [204]-216) and index.

ISBN:

1583911219

1583911227

OCLC:

49805783