Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy

Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, now in its sixth edition, places a fresh emphasis on wellness both in concept and in practice. Written with the practitioner in mind, this text provides a definitive overview of the theory and practice of individual psychology based on the work of both Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. The sixth edition retains the clarity, focus, and practicality of the previous editions and incorporates research, methods, and techniques to illustrate the usefulness of the Adlerian approach with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages in settings with individuals, groups, and couples. Parent education, career counseling, lifestyle assessment and counseling, and clinical diagnosis and psychotherapy are all discussed, as are applications for working with clients of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and gender orientations. Neuroscience concepts and methods are described in case examples that illustrate their effectiveness across the lifespan. Readers will also find clinical examples from lifestyle assessment and family counseling meetings, as well as tables and figures that augment the activities and review questions included with each chapter.

Thomas J. Sweeney, PhD, is professor emeritus at Ohio University and executive director emeritus at the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International.

Introduction Part I: Adler's Individual Psychology, The Indivisible Self and Wellness 1 Individual Psychology: The Man, the Movement, and the Psychology of Alfred Adler 2 The Indivisible Self: Wellness & Neuroscience Methods and Tools for Practitioners Part II: What We Learn From Life 3 Life's Rules Are for Everyone: Natural and Logical Consequences 4 Encouragement: The Essential Element of Helping Part III: First-Versus Second-Order Change: Counseling and Psychotherapy 5 Lifestyle Assessment: Uncovering the Unconscious 6 The Practice of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy 7 Using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Diagnosis for Adlerian Outcomes Part IV: Applications of Individual Psychology: Work, Friendship, Love, & Spirit 8 Career-Style Counseling 9 Guiding Children Toward Social Interest Through Cooperation 10 Intimate Couples Counseling 11 Family Counseling and Consultation 12 Equalitarian Based Group Work 13 What it Means to be an Adlerian: Passing on the Legacy Appendix A: Family Counseling Appendix B: Family Council