Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice notes

These Adlerian Therapy notes from COUN 533 offer a clear and thorough overview of key concepts covered in Chapter 3 of the Sommers-Flanagan Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories textbook (3rd edition). Designed for graduate counseling students, the notes explore Adler’s holistic and socially oriented view of human nature, the concept of soft determinism, and the vital role of encouragement in therapy. They also cover practical Adlerian techniques such as acting “as if,” the push-button tec...

These Adlerian Therapy notes from COUN 533 offer a clear and thorough overview of key concepts covered in Chapter 3 of the Sommers-Flanagan Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories textbook (3rd edition). Designed for graduate counseling students, the notes explore Adler’s holistic and socially oriented view of human nature, the concept of soft determinism, and the vital role of encouragement in therapy. They also cover practical Adlerian techniques such as acting “as if,” the push-button tec...