Adlerian Theory Theoretical Presentation Outline
History of Adler Alfred Adler was originally a private practicing ophthalmologist in 1898. However, it wasn’t until later, Adler became a psychiatrist. A few years later his psychoanalytic views on social situations attracted the attention of Sigmund Freud. In 1902 Adler was asked to be one of the first four members of Freud’s psychoanalytic circle, also known as the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Where he later began researching more into social situations, whereas other members focused on biological factors. It wasn’t until 1911 when Adler became president of the circle, he left the circle and started his own Society for Free Psychoanalytic Research or Investigation. This was later called …show more content…
He then became the head of medical psychology at Long Island College of Medicine. Adler then later died of a heart attack in Scotland in 1937. Leaving his children to continue his work (Sharf, 2015).
History of Adlerian Theory Adlerian theory was greatly influenced by Sigmund Freud. However, they had many disagreements as well. Such as the unconscious, social issues, and biology. However, Adler did agree with the dreams interpretation of the unconscious and how early childhood experiences have a significant impact on individual’s present life. Adler also used different concepts from other theorists such as Friedrich Nietzsche with this view on power in order to maintain competence and Karl Marx with his view of equal therapeutic relationships.
Although a very successful theory, Adler still had difficulty getting his theory to get noticed due to Freud 's disagreements with Adler, it was difficult for him to get known across Europe and United States. However, Rudolf Dreikur was able to get to get it well known with his concepts of multiple therapies (Sharf, …show more content…
Adler discusses how our early childhood experiences have a significant effect on how we view, perceive, and react to the world around us in the present. He also goes further into a discussion about birth order and how we continually try to differentiate ourselves from our close relatives or siblings so we may find significance and our own individuality among the family. If unable to do so. The individual will strive for superiority, and if still unable to achieve individuality, they will develop inferiority (Miller & Taylor,
History of Adler Alfred Adler was originally a private practicing ophthalmologist in 1898. However, it wasn’t until later, Adler became a psychiatrist. A few years later his psychoanalytic views on social situations attracted the attention of Sigmund Freud. In 1902 Adler was asked to be one of the first four members of Freud’s psychoanalytic circle, also known as the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Where he later began researching more into social situations, whereas other members focused on biological factors. It wasn’t until 1911 when Adler became president of the circle, he left the circle and started his own Society for Free Psychoanalytic Research or Investigation. This was later called …show more content…
He then became the head of medical psychology at Long Island College of Medicine. Adler then later died of a heart attack in Scotland in 1937. Leaving his children to continue his work (Sharf, 2015).
History of Adlerian Theory Adlerian theory was greatly influenced by Sigmund Freud. However, they had many disagreements as well. Such as the unconscious, social issues, and biology. However, Adler did agree with the dreams interpretation of the unconscious and how early childhood experiences have a significant impact on individual’s present life. Adler also used different concepts from other theorists such as Friedrich Nietzsche with this view on power in order to maintain competence and Karl Marx with his view of equal therapeutic relationships.
Although a very successful theory, Adler still had difficulty getting his theory to get noticed due to Freud 's disagreements with Adler, it was difficult for him to get known across Europe and United States. However, Rudolf Dreikur was able to get to get it well known with his concepts of multiple therapies (Sharf, …show more content…
Adler discusses how our early childhood experiences have a significant effect on how we view, perceive, and react to the world around us in the present. He also goes further into a discussion about birth order and how we continually try to differentiate ourselves from our close relatives or siblings so we may find significance and our own individuality among the family. If unable to do so. The individual will strive for superiority, and if still unable to achieve individuality, they will develop inferiority (Miller & Taylor,