514 Life Style Assessment & Diagnosis

Prerequisite: 402. This course focuses on the principles of the fundamental Adlerian appraisal process. The range of assessment styles is discussed with an emphasis on making the process a reliable and replicable tool in the cache of the IP practitioner. This course introduces the family constellation and early recollections and their meaning, significance, and usefulness in helping to gain an understanding of the individual's life style and outlook on life. The early social milieu in which the individual develops fundamental attitudes is discussed with an emphasis on understanding the importance of other family members in relation to the individual's subjective view of him/herself and the world. (3 credits)