523 Adlerian Approaches to Individual& Family Therapy

Prerequisite: 402. The practical application of Adlerian approaches to psychotherapy are presented with specific emphasis on interventions for individuals and families. Particular emphasis is placed on the respective roles of the therapist and the client throughout the process of the four stages of therapy. Basic Adlerian therapeutic techniques are offered in both individual and family therapy. Interventions that are empirically based best practices are analyzed from an Adlerian perspective. Emphasis is placed on solution focused interventions, the cultivation of self storying and dynamics of responsibility. Current research and recommendations for contemporary individual and family problems are discussed as is the use of self help literature and groups. (3 credits)