Adlerian Psychotherapy

by Jon Carlson, Matt Englar-Carlson

Adlerian Psychotherapy provides an introduction and overview of the theory, history, research, and practice of this person-centered approach to psychotherapy. From cognitive-behavioral, to existential, phenomenological, schema, and humanistic therapies, the ideas of Alfred Adler are at the heart of many contemporary approaches to psychotherapy. In some ways, however, Adler's ubiquity has made him invisible. In Adler's view, all behavior has social meaning, and the socio-cultural context of a person's life is a driving influence on his or her mental health and life experiences. With his emphasis on social interest--a sense of belonging to and participating in the common good--Adler envisioned a psychology of growth, where people could strive to overcome difficulties and change their lives under their own power. Counseling and psychotherapy must therefore encourage the client to master the core tasks of life: work, friendship, and love-intimacy. While "classic" Adlerian psychotherapy is rarely practiced nowadays, the authors present a modern interpretation that is consistent with today's short-term therapeutic approaches, and can be used with individuals, couples, or families.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Nonfiction

186 pages, Paperback

Published January 16, 2017

Reviews

[Kristina Aidietiene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alfred Adler, like Martin Luther King, had a dream about what life could be about, not a nightmare about what was wrong with the world

[vienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a very good primer on Adlerian psychotherapy. The authors cover the foundational assumptions and guidelines of this counseling perspective in a succinct manner. They describe several Adlerian techniques and include two case studies. Future directions of modern Adlerian psychotherapy are also suggested. If you are looking for an introductory text on Adlerian theory, this book is for you.

[Fulvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adlerian Therapy : Theory and Practice is a truly outstanding book about adlerian theory and strategies, techniques, and tactics, including all kind of therapies (individual, group, family, couples, brief and play therapy). A full descriptive material is presented, including very good examples.
This can be a very good manual for all adlerians or other psychotherapists, but it could serve as a base of useful information for people who want to get better ideas of how to improve their lives. Adler’s ideas seemed out of step with the zeitgeist of his times. Today’s world is perfectly suited for Adler’s ideas. More and more people seem to be searching for answers to how to be happy and satisfied person. Adler’s practical, down-to –earth methods are being used in school, child-raising, and clinical settings.

[Azka Adhisetama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daripada buku ini lebih kayak jurnal deh 😅 karena sitasinya banyak banget (dan kebanyakan memang dari 1 jurnal) dan hampir setiap kalimat ada sitasinya. Kayaknya buku ini ditulis atas dasar "mempromosikan" ya... agak disayangkan aja terlalu fokus "mempromosikan" jadi kesannya menomorduakan "substansi" tentang apa itu psikologi Adler.

Secara umum pengemasannya bagus, diawali sejarah lahirnya, konsep dan isi pemikiran, lalu relevansi teorinya di saat ini dan masa depan. Cuma kembali ke problem "terlalu fokus promosi" tadi, kebanyakan mengutip pendapat yang isinya "oh psikologi Adler bagus, kok" dalam membahas satu konsep aja cuma diterangkan sekilas dan lainnya dipenuhi pendapat dan sitasi.

Bagi orang yang penasaran apa itu psikologi Adler (gwe) buku ini sukses bikin tambah penasaran tapi gagal total dalam melegakan pertanyaan. Core concept-nya dibahas, tetapi cuma sekilas... dan ketika udah "mulai seru", kembali lagi ke format "[some researcher] says that blablabla... ([some researcher], [some year])" bikin sebell.

tldr: lebih kayak jurnal ilmiah daripada buku (but in a bad way [kinda])

[Ashton E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so helpful! Adler contributed to so much in modern psychology and yet is hardly mentioned outside of play therapy. This is such a shame, the way he views the world makes so much sense and the interconnected nature of humans and how we can collaborate to change our lives. His ideas go beyond his name, and apparently that’s what he hoped for.

Very easy to read and grasp Adlerian ideas in different contexts. Super helpful for diving deeper into how to use this theoretical perspective.

[Jana El Jamal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it all in all, I am literally the biggest Alfred Adler fan. My favourite psychologist of all time.

[Danae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good introductory text

This text covers the basics of this theoretical orientation and applies the concept on helpful example cases. Not a deep dive but a good introduction.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the book for a class, and it was a tremendous help. It was brief enough to explain the major tenets of the theory, but in depth enough to also describe the techniques. I was able to conceptualize through the theory, and got more information on the theory than I have in class.

[Blaze-Pascal · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mostly interesting for the techniques in the book. Some good type of therapies available which can be used by almost any counsellor.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jon Carlson, a legend in the field of psychotherapy, provides a somewhat brief and relatively informative introduction to Adlerian Therapy.

[Mary Chase Mize · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent text for anyone interested in a deeper dive into Adlerian Theory.