Becoming an adlerian

Explore stories, reflections, and features that capture what it means to become an Adlerian. Learn about the experiences, values, and voices that shape our community and its commitment to social justice.

Two women stand together at a podium labeled "Adler University," smiling, with one holding a laptop. The scene reflects community care, with people visible in the background.

A commitment to community care earns student Maiya Gillespie the Joy MacPhail Scholarship

Maiya Gillespie still remembers the long conversations across a table at a youth drop-in center in Victoria, British Columbia — sharing coffee, listening to young people’s stories, and helping meet everyday needs like food, clothing, and laundry. 

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A group of 22 people pose for a photo indoors at Adler University, with some standing and others kneeling. Office windows and flags are visible in the background, capturing the spirit of an art therapy event.

Adler University marks 10 years of art therapy in Vancouver exhibition supporting future practitioners

The Adler University Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program marked a milestone on March 5 with an exhibition celebrating a decade of creative expression in Vancouver, B.C.  

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A person with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a black top with a white grid pattern, stands smiling with empathy against a plain tiled background.

Day in the Life: 12 hours, countless lessons in empathy and humanity

Twelve hours probably sound like a punishment to most, but to student Alexandra Melo, it’s a kind of marathon of meaning.

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Photo of Dana Hornaday
March 29, 2023

Influencing policy: Adler student seeks to impact two City of Chicago programs

Photo of Pamela Tuazon with Ray Crossman and Joy MacPhail
March 8, 2023

‘Can’t wait to add my voice’: First Joy MacPhail MPPA Leadership Scholarship recipient named

Image of Adler and Dreikur with books
February 7, 2023

12 essential readings: Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs’ life and legacy

Photo of HSPS recipients from Adler
January 18, 2023

Doctoral students selected for the U.S. Air Force’s Health Professions Scholarship Program

Photo of Adler students and staff visiting Lima, Peru
January 5, 2023

Supporting Venezuelan refugees through restorative service

Photo of Alysia Duemler at ICASSI
November 14, 2022

Living Adlerian theory: Student shares experience from international summer school program

Photo of Dr. Rea Prado with former co-workers at DHL
October 28, 2022

From corporate trainer to psychologist: Commencement speaker looks back at Adler journey

Photo of Gabby Gebel
October 27, 2022

For nonbinary and transgender patients seeking reproductive health care, medical family therapists play unique role

Kayla Crump in Hawaii
October 17, 2022

From military mom to couples therapist: Graduate looks back at Adler journey

Class of 2022 art
October 5, 2022

The Class of 2022: Four graduates share what’s next after Adler

Photo of Flavia Silveira at Pride
October 4, 2022

Making meaningful connections — despite the pandemic

Photo of ASM students dancing
September 1, 2022

Adler University, After School Matters partnership expands Chicago’s youth access to mental health

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