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Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy A Practitioner's Approach

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ISBN-10: 0415993482

ISBN-13: 9780415993487

Edition: 5th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Thomas J. Sweeney

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List price: $247.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 5/18/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 432
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.584

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Forms
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Foundations for Understanding Human Nature
Individual Psychology: The Man, the Movement, and the Psychology of Alfred Adler
The Man
The Movement
Basic Concepts
Socio-Teleo-Analytic
Early Human Development
Family Constellation
The Five Major Life Tasks
Function of Emotions and Feelings
Holistic View
Philosophy and Value System
Low Social Interest
Validation
Multicultural Considerations
Gender Considerations
Adler and Beyond
Summary
Study Questions
Wellness Through Social Interest: The Goal of Helping
Definitions of Wellness
Positive Psychology
The Wheel of Wellness
The Indivisible Self: An Evidence-Based Model of Wellness
Wellness Research
Wellness Counseling
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
What We Learn From Life
Life's Rules Are for Everyone: Natural and Logical Consequences
Action Dimensions
Natural Consequences
Logical Consequences
Encouragement
Experiencing Natural Consequences
Practical Implications
Self-Study Situations
Logical Consequences: Social Living Lessons
Comparisons of Consequences and Punishment
Aspects of Logical Consequences
Attitudes
Choices
Action, Not Words
New Rules
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
Examples
Encouragement: The Essential Element of Helping
On Believing in One's Self
Self-Esteem
Consequences of Self-Esteem
Assessment and Intervention
Readiness for Change
Interventions by Readiness Stage
Self-Development Application
Definition and Assumptions
Essence of Encouragement
Communicating Encouragement
Discrimination Categories and Response Examples for Communications
Discrimination Exercises for Communications
"I" Messages
Further Application
On Being Encouraging
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
First-Versus Second-Order Change: Counseling and Psychotherapy
Lifestyle Assessment: Uncovering the Unconscious
Data Gathering
Sources of Data
Family Constellation
Early Recollections
Observations
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy Practice
Stages of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy
Relationship
Psychological Investigation
Interpretation
Reorientation
Specific Techniques
Spitting in the Soup
Antisuggestion
"If Only I Could ..."
Push-Button Technique
Adding Significant Modifiers
Assessing Probabilities
Task Setting
Summary
Lifestyle and Early Recollection Session Excerpts
Lifestyle Assessment Information
Early Recollection/DCT Assessment
Conclusion
Study Questions
Using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Diagnosis for Adlerian Outcomes
The DSM and Diagnosis
Strengths of Diagnosing and the DSM
Criticisms of Diagnosing and the DSM
An Adlerian Perspective on Psychopathology
Adlerian Theory, the DSM, and Diagnosing
Using the DSM Within the Context of an Adlerian Counseling Approach
Case Study
Adlerian Lifestyle Assessment
Specific Diagnosis
Treatment Planning and Change
Specific Foci and Issues of Adam's Treatment
Conclusion
Study Questions
Applications of Individual Psychology
Career-Style Counseling
The Matching Model
Adlerian Enhancement of the Matching Model
From Fit to Belongingness
From Similarity to Uniqueness
From Inventorying Interests to Creating Interest
From Matchmaking to Meaning-Making
Adlerian Career Counseling
Career-Style Interview
Models
Magazines
Favorite Story
Mottos
School Subjects
Leisure Activities
Career-Style Assessment
Practice Case
Career-Style Counseling
Summary
Study Questions
Guiding Children Through Social Interest and Cooperation
Principles of Child Guidance
Goals of Disruptive Behavior
Attention Seeking
Power Seeking
Revenge Seeking
Inadequacy or Assumed Disability
Example: Charles
Identifying Goals of Children's Disruptive Behavior
Attention Deficit Disorder
Typical Faulty Goals of Adolescents
Superiority, Conformity, and Popularity
Defiance, Promiscuity, and Inadequacy
Charm, Beauty, and Sexism
Intellectuality and Religiosity
Summary
Violence and Substance Abuse
Corrective Action
Catch Yourself
Assess Goals
Respond With Consequences and Encouragement
Execute With Consistency, Friendliness, and Respect
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
Love: Counseling Couples
Love: The Antecedent and By-Product of an Intimate Relationship
Choosing a Mate
Couples Counseling
Establishing the Relationship
Assessment
Lifestyle Assessment for Couples
The Case of Nel and Mark
Interpretation
Reorientation
Summary
Study Questions
Consulting With Families
Adlerian and Systems Theory
Underlying Assumptions of Adlerian Consultation
Characteristics of Strong Families
Interview
Establishing Rapport
Parent Interview
Children Interview
Consolidation
Typical Recommendations
Alarm Clock
Dress Before Breakfast
No Reminders
Bedtime
Establishing New Agreements
When Recommendations Fail
Talking
Inconsistency
Overcorrecting
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Follow-Up
Further Applications
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
Working With Groups
Types of Groups
Discussion Groups
Discussion Groups for Children
Family Meeting or Council
Marriage Discussion Groups
Consulting Groups
Counseling Groups
Lifestyle Groups
Starting Lifestyle Groups
Lifestyle Sessions
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
Passing on the Adlerian Legacy
Teaching
Modeling and Mentoring
Co-Counseling and Supervision
Peer Supervision
Consulting
Summary
Study Questions
Activities
Interviewer's Lifestyle Script
Lifestyle Assessment Interview Script
Family Constellation
Early Recollections
Concluding Lifestyle Interview
Summing Up the Lifestyle
Family Counseling
Parent Interview
Children Interview
Parent Interview Resumed
Family Council
References
About the Author
About the Contributors
Index