Fundamental Viewpoints Adlerian theory considers that there are tasks of life‚ which include love‚ work‚ society‚ spirituality‚ and self (Watts‚ 2000‚ pg.13) and each one exists within a person. When a person has a true sense of community feeling or the sense of belonging does a person have a high social interest (Curlette & Kern‚ 2010). Social interest happens when the individual’s thoughts and behaviors contribute to society as a whole. (Watts‚ 2000‚ pg. 13-14). Adlerian theory states that everyone
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field to address the topic of working with multiracial clients‚ but Adlerian therapy has been found to be effective for working with multiracial clients because this theory examines the social environment of an individual. One of the goals of this type of therapy is for a client to make decisions and define themselves‚ instead of being put into a generalized category. Adlerian theory recognizes that people are part of larger
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Person-Centered Therapy Groups Group Theory Summary Sheet Mr. Rodgers’ Neighbors What is Person-Centered Therapy (Kasey)? “The fundamental goal of person-centered therapists is the creation of an optimal therapeutic relationship for their clients” (Cain‚ 2010‚ p. 17). • Humans strive for actualization – to maintain or promote growth. There is a need for an actualizing tendency or a sense of wholeness to be fulfilled. • Mutual trust‚ acceptance‚ and spontaneity are important when building the
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Client-centered theory is not one built off of beautiful techniques and elaborate goals. It is a theory simply based on a relationship between a client and a therapist. The therapist has an unconditional positive regard for client. Carl Rogers is the mastermind behind client-centered therapy. Client-centered approach is not for every counselor. It is an attitudinal style of counseling. The counselor has to learn that the client is not defined by their personality‚ but is a person in the process of
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One theory that I continue to apply at EAO is the use of person-centred approach as you need to let the older adult who is being abused or suspects abuse of a friend decide what they would like to do. The person is the expert of there own life‚ not you as the SSW‚ you are there for support. Ways I have applied this is during calls to the head office from older adults‚ and during training session and fairs when older adults or care takers are discussing issues of elder abuse. Another theory that I
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writings (as translated by Ansbacher) and the writings of other Adlerians as leading to one definition of this concept: “maintaining an affirmative‚ optimistic‚ understanding‚ and loving attitude to life and self so as to gain a sense of harmony and kinship with a friendly universe and therefore also a loving interest in the interests of others” (p. 277). This definition resonates with my true understanding of Gemeinschaftsgefühl. A person with well-developed social interest strives not for personal
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I believe that encouragement and positivity are important goals for therapy. It is important to offer the client encouragement so that they can develop (Corey p477‚ 2013). Adlerian theory has 3 goal outcomes which are building friendships‚ establishing intimacy‚ and contributing to society. I believe this is important because building friendships gives the client someone they can trust and depend on to be there for them. Establishing intimacy is important because it can give the client a sense of
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Exploring Your Theoretical Orientation As I have now explored theories‚ I have identified myself currently to be congruent with person-centered theory. With resources of information provided by Halbur & Halbur‚ I have been able to dissect parts of the theory. According to the Institute of Professional Counsellors‚ an organization training in multiple theories‚ “The humanistic approach views people as capable and autonomous‚ with the ability to resolve their difficulties‚ realize their potential‚
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Christ-Centered v. Self-Centered Counseling Elizabeth Raver Liberty University The objective of personal counseling is to set goals and to move towards them in a positive manner‚ while gaining valuable knowledge and coping skills along the way. There are numerous counseling methods in practical use today. This comparative will focus on biblical-counseling methods versus established alternative methods‚ such as Cognitive-behavior therapy and the “Rogerian theory.” Rogerian
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Abstract Understand‚ interpret‚ direct. This statement is an oversimplification of sorts‚ but defines the essence of Adlerian psychotherapy. From this minimal overview of Adlerian theory‚ we can begin to elaborate and explore the intricacies of individual psychology. Adlerians are concerned with understanding the unique and private beliefs and strategies of the individual (private logic and mistaken notions) that we create in childhood‚ and which serve as a reference for attitudes‚ private views
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