Adlerian therapy : theory and practice / Jon Carlson, Richard E. Watts, and Michael Maniacci ; foreword by Albert Ellis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carlson, Jon, author.

Contributor:

Watts, Richard E.

Maniacci, Michael P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychotherapy.

Adlerian psychology.

Psychotherapy--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Psychotherapy--methods.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2006]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

"Adlerian Therapy: Theory and Practice introduces the reader to Alfred Adler's seminal approach to psychotherapy. Starting from the principle that human behavior is goal oriented and socially embedded, Adlerian therapy is a brief psychoeducational approach that emphasizes understanding individuals' characteristic ways of moving through life--the life style--before working toward change. The authors demonstrate the relevance of Adlerian therapy today by illustrating how Adler's ideas have influenced current practice and emphasizing the short-term nature of its interventions. In addition, the authors show how Adlerian therapy works in practice with individuals, couples, families, and groups as well as in educational settings. This book is for practitioners of all orientations who want to ground their practices in a holistic theory that makes sense for today's world. Students will also benefit from learning about Adler's theory and flexible strategies. Readers will find a model of diagnosis that can be used to complement diagnoses from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, many case examples to illustrate important Adlerian concepts, and helpful therapist-client dialogues with interpretive comments that show the counselor's active approach to assessment and collaborative problem solving"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Contents:

Adlerian theory for contemporary therapists

Why should psychotherapists be excited about Adler?

The contemporary relevance of Adlerian therapy

Adlerian personality theory and psychotherapy

Adlerian therapy in contemporary practice

Establishing the therapeutic relationship

An Adlerian perspective on psychopathology: using the DSM

The working assessment in Adlerian therapy

Goals and techniques in Adlerian therapy

Applications to specific therapy formats

Brief individual therapy

Brief couples therapy

Group therapy

Play therapy

Consultation and psychoeducation

Conclusion

Glossary.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-297) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2005 dcunns.

Other Format:

Original

ISBN:

1591472857

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.