Description:

Freud, Jung and Adler were the originators of psychotherapy. Adlerian psychotherapy is an effective brief therapy model that is still popular around the world as it integrates successful interventions from many other approaches. Adler’s ideas highlight the importance of not only understanding the individual but the social context. This approach emphasizes working from a multicultural orientation and highlights personal responsibility. This approach uses a four-step process: Engagement, Assessment, Insight, and Reorientation. The focus of the treatment is positive as the therapist uses encouragement strategies to help the client identify their assets and strengths. DVD examples of actual sessions will be used to highlight the process and demonstrate how short-term change is possible with this approach.

Educational Objectives:

1. Describe the key components of Adlerian psychotherapy.
2. Use encouragement to empower clients and increase hope and awareness of strengths.
3. List four strategies unique to Adlerian psychotherapy.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*