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is a short-term, goal-oriented, and positive psychodynamic therapy based on the theories of Alfred Adler |
Adlerian therapy |
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a one-time colleague of Sigmund Freud |
Adler |
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focused much of his research on feelings of inferiority versus superiority, discouragement, and a sense of belonging in the context of one’s community and society at large |
Adler |
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According to Adler, ______________ can result in neurotic behavior but, in the right setting, can also be used as motivation to strive for greater success |
feelings of inferiority |
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is an evidence-based approach that can be applied successfully in the treatment of any type of psychological disorder or mental illness |
Adlerian therapy |
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may be used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches such as play therapy, art therapy, and culturally sensitive counseling, as it best suits the needs of the individuals involved |
Adlerian therapy |
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Adlerian therapy focuses on the development of ____________________ while understanding and accepting the interconnectedness of all humans. |
individual personality |
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Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages: |
.Engagement .Assessment .Insight .Reorientation |
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creating a collaborative relationship with your therapist |
Engagement |
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of your personal history, with an emphasis on birth order and early childhood memories |
Assessment |
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wherein the therapist helps you view your situation from a different perspective |
Insight |
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wherein the therapist suggests active steps you can take outside of therapy to reinforce newly developed insights and perhaps learn even more about yourself and your capabilities |
Reorientation |
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Some techniques: |
.CATCHING ONESELF .ACTING ‘AS IF’ .REFLECTING ‘AS IF’ .SPITTING IN THE SOUP .PUSH BUTTON |
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•Encouraging clients to recognize behaviors contributing to their presenting problem(s) on their own •Clients may initially catch themselves too late and fall into old patterns of behavior |
Catching oneself |
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involves helping clients identify the signals or triggers associated with their problematic behavior or emotions |
Catching oneself |
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Professional counselors ask clients to begin acting as if they were already the person they would like to be |
Acting 'as if' |
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expands the Adlerian technique by having clinicians ask clients to take a reflective step back prior to stepping forward to act “as if” |
Reflecting 'as if' |
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• This process encourages clients to reflect on how they would be different if they were acting “as if” they were who they desire to be • By using reflective questions, counselors can help clients construct perceptual alternatives. |
Reflecting 'as if' |
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• A process of interpreting goals in order to facilitate change • Assist the client in recognizing possible behavioral intentions they may previously have been unaware of that are not consistent with conscious goals |
Spitting in the soup |
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seeks to interrupt a depression and help clients become aware of their role in maintaining, or even creating, their unpleasant feelings |
Push button |
