If you were counseling Stan from this particular theoretical framework, what is one additional technique you might use? What would you hope to accomplish with this intervention?…
The case of Tom is a powerful story, but one that is not unheard of. Many of us can relate to Tom’s story, his family dynamics, and the oppression he experienced. Although this case is somewhat complex I will analyze this case from various theoretical perspectives such as, Adlerian Therapy, Existential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy Gestalt therapy. I will emphasize only some of the main points from each therapeutic approach and discuss the major focus of counseling therapy, goals the therapist should set for the Tom, techniques and strategies the therapist should implement and ultimately, how I would bring change to this particular client.…
In psychotherapy, existential approaches ask individuals to use anxiety to make positive life changes. Rather than repress this anxiety, patients are encouraged to use it constructively to transform undesirable situations or other aspects of their life. The existential…
Wood, A. (2004). Alfred Adler’s treatment as a form of brief therapy. The Journal of contemporary psychotherapy. 33 (4), 287-301.…
There are various aspects of self – actualisation and obstacles that can be identified during therapy. Some of them are described in this essay: locus of control, conditions of worth, positive regard and self- regard.…
Existence therapy focuses on the problems of existence, such as meaning, choice, and responsibility, it also promotes self-knowledge, as well as emphasizes free will, the human ability to make choices(). This type of therapy is effective in treating depression and feeling like ones has no self-worth, or meaning in life. When existential therapy is successful, it brings about a renewed sense of purpose and a reappraisal of what’s important in life. Some clients even experience an emotional rebirth, as if they had survived a close brush with death (Coon & Mitterer,2013).…
With this freedom and responsibility comes with the reality of having to live with the consequences of whatever choice was made (Erford, 2010). Existential therapy is about understanding the human experience as it encounters such things as loneliness, isolation, despair and eventually death. The psychological problems such as anxiety that stem from the human experience are viewed as the result from the inhibited ability to make authentic, meaningful, and self-directed choices about how to live (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1999). Battling the challenges of the human experience can cause unhappiness and when that happens, individuals begin asking questions regarding their existence (Jacobsen, 2007).…
of the key concepts of Adlerian Therapy is that “objective reality is less important than…
Both theories stress the client's ability to change and the fact that the client is the expert on their own life and worldview. Further both theories focus mostly on the client's future and do not concentrate on the problems of their clients past. They both believe that their should be an authentic and collaborative relationship between clients and counselors and that the client is in charge of their own change. Both therapies also do not stress diagnosis. Existential therapy in contrast to SFBT does not have a lot of techniques that are used in therapy. Therefore it serves well as a foundation of this integrative approach. When working with this foundation the counselor sees their client as capable of self-awareness, responsible and able to choose their own future, in search of meaning in their life and faced with anxieties that are part of the human condition. This can work well with SFBT techniques that are goal-oriented, positive, and focus on the future. Techniques from SFBT that can be integrated with the existential therapy foundation are pretherapy change, the exeption questions, the miracle question and scaling questions. Pretherapy change looks at what the client has already done to change before the first therapy session. This can help demonstrate to the client the importance they have in the design…
The Adlerian theory, which was named after Alfred Adler, primarily emphasizes birth order, individual life styles, social interests, and concepts pertaining to inferiority and superiority as principle components of personality. For Adler, psychological health is determined by the level of social contribution beneficial to the greater community. To the degree, that one integrates and furthers the social context, the measurement of his or her mental health. Social contribution is increased through the reduction of mistaken beliefs, which frequently lead to maladaptive feelings of inferiority or superiority. This goal of combating false beliefs is attained through an understanding of family constellations, early memories, and dreams. The goals of the Adlerian theory are to bring about an…
Fernando, D. M. (2007). Existential theory and solution-focused strategies: integration and application. Journal of Mental Health Counseling , 29 (3), 226-241.…
Assessment procedures involve childhood recollections, family dynamics and interviews consisting of questions that help bring light to faulty beliefs and lifestyle (Dryden, 2002). The Adlerian approach focuses on the strengths and resources a client brings to therapy. Each individual strives to achieve three life tasks: love, friendship, and work. The treatment goals in Adlerian therapy are to increase social interest and constructive action and help the client set more effective goals (Smith, 2012).…
Adlerian Theory, also known as Individual Psychology, was developed by Alfred Adler with its foundation in believing that individuals have a…
The Adlerian theory contains six key concepts. Adlerian view of human nature focuses on feelings. This is the first key concept. These feelings viewed not…
There are several key concepts to Adlerian theory. This theory looks at a person from a holistic and systematic approach from their social context or interaction with self and others (Bitter & Nicoll, 2000, pg. 33). The client is the expert on his or her life and contains the thoughts, behaviors, convictions, and beliefs that cause them to consult a…