In Adlerian theory, the goals for counseling in Julie’s case are to remove her self-defeating behavior and change in her problem solving in which this case is her teeth grinding. With the goal intact, it would allow the counselor to explore Julie and address the teeth grinding and the cause of it. As mentioned previously, the goal is to address Julie’s teeth grinding and seek alternatives. It is not mentioned in the scenario but something is causing Julie to grind her teeth. Her action would be considered as a self-defeating behavior. The intention of the goal is to have Julie use alternatives of her problem solving rather than grinding her teeth.
