Stella Adler

differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” Although they do share some similarities, Alfred Adler and Sigmund Freud’s differences were substantial. Adler and Freud had once paved the way for modern day psychology together, but were inevitably torn apart by their differences in psychological theory. Adler had a very positive, somewhat appreciative point of view on religion, believing it bettered people. Freud, one the other hand, one of…

healing of past wounds and relieves developmental blocks, people will continue to repeat dysfunctional patterns. Treatment then focuses on healing those wounds. The theory’s founder, Alfred Adler emphasized a positive view of human nature and that we are in control of our own fate. Adlerian…

The intent of this essay is to present to the reader, my chosen theory, the reasons I am inspired to practice Adlerian therapy, influences in my life that have led me to the counseling field, techniques I will employ, the population I wish to serve, the type of venue I would like to see myself employed, and lastly, where I see myself in ten years. A counselor’s vision, passion to serve, experiences and training are all factors that impact their effectiveness. My Chosen Theory I chose Adlerian…

An Existentialist Pretending to be an Adlerian While I believe Adlerian therapy is the best practice for me working with clients, existentialism has played a primary role in my personal development over the past ten years. The concept that “The existentialist does not view death negatively but holds that awareness of death as a basic human condition gives significance to living” became crystal clear to me in 2006 (Corey, 2017, p 145). Following nearly a year of exponentially increasing pain, I…

Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst who was born in 1885. Her ideologies and theories regarding the personality contrasted greatly from Sigmund Freud’s and are still widely viewed today. Horney focused heavily on the idea of hypercompetitiveness and it’s effects on people. She first developed this idea when she came to America in the 1930’s. 
 Horney defines hypercompetitiveness as “a sweeping desire to compete and win in order to keep or heighten beliefs that one is worthy.” (Engler, 2014).…

Theoretical Framework View of Human Nature Key Theorists Key Terminology Key Concepts Strengths/Weakness Therapeutic Techniques Psychodynamic 1. Psychoanalysis Instincts /Drive an innate psychic energy known as id. Sigmund Freud Catharsis or Abreaction drives Conscious and unconscious mental state activity The strengths are having the Western values being effective. The weaknesses are modified by measure of awareness. Interpretation of the transference relationship. Individuals are…

Alfred Adler was born in Rudolfsheim, near Vienna, Austria. His father was a grain merchant, and his mother was a stay at home mom. Alfred was born into a religiously nonobservant family, but they were ethnically Jewish, and they were lower middle class. Adler was profoundly affected by the death of a close younger brother, his own near death experience, and from the rickets he suffered from as a child. (Edwards. 2010) He was constantly trying to outdo his older brother even though he was…

theoretical approaches, this paper focuses on Adlerian art therapy, which incorporates a framework based off Alfred Alder’s Individual Psychology. Through the examination of research journals and academic textbooks, the following paper will discuss Alfred Adler, his development of Individual Psychology, and the emergence of Adlerian art therapy, including…

In “Little Miss Sunshine”, Olive’s teenage brother, Dwayne, has a very interesting characteristic in the movie. He had a strong personality such as he felt disgust about everybody and also he had high motivation to reach his goal. For example, he had a dream which is accepting by the flight school and leave away from his family. In order to reach his goal, Dwayne has been physical training and has not spoken nearly for a year. However, when he realized that he could not be a pilot because he is…

My Theoretical Orientation. Having a theoretical orientation stems from having a theory of change that one believes works. Before a theory is formulated, it is first tested and see if hypothetically it works for the purpose for which it is derived. I have seen that the Adlerian as well as the Reality Theories based on my PACE theory of change works and on these have I had my theoretical orientation founded. The Adlerian theory The Adlerian psychology places its emphasis on a person’s ability…