Adlerian Theory and Models of Counseling CCMH/506 – Personality Theories and Counseling Models Adlerian Theory and Models of Counseling The separate aspects that add up to the entire sum of what each individual develops into developed the basis of Adlerian Theory. This paper will address the connection between Adlerian theory and early psychodynamic theory and contemporary family systems. Adler’s greatest contribution to modern psychology will be included. The important influences on personality
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Shelby Stengle CNCO 6352 Interpretative Paper Adlerian Theory June 18‚ 2009 Introduction and Background: Adlerian theory is historically noted for being the first major philisophical theory to break from the beliefs of Sigmund Freud. Originated by Alfred Adler‚ who was born on February 7‚ 1870 and raised in a middle-class Hungarian-Jewish family‚ this theory is deeply rooted in the early life experiences of it’s founder. Aldler’s formative years were riddled with
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VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE Behaviour is purposeful and goal oriented Consciousness more than Unconsciousness Choice and Responsibility Meaning in life Striving or success‚ completion and perfection Drive to overcome our sense of inferiority Motivates us to strive for mastery‚ success (superiority) and completion Life Goal: unifies the personality and becomes the source of human motivation Humans have the capacity to interpret‚ influence and create events Genetics and heredity are not as import Important
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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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Abstract This paper will discuss how the Adlerian theory reflects my personal values and beliefs as it relates to the practice of counseling as a clinician. Adlerian Theory and My Style After reading the three assigned theories the Adlerian theory more closely matched my personal values and beliefs. I selected the population that I currently work to be my current clients to be the basis of my paper. In my present job‚ the population served is clients with children that currently excused
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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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Outline and evaluate biological therapies as treatments of depression. There many forms of treatment to cure depression‚ many of which are biological. These target the physical and chemical side of the body. Anti-depressants and other drugs are the most common forms of treating depression. They work by boosting levels of insufficient neurotransmitters such as serotonin and nor-adrenaline. They will either reduce the amount of re-absorption or block the enzyme that is trying to break down neurotransmitters
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goals for Margarita‚ interventions and techniques‚ cultural considerations‚ and strengths and limitations of using this theory. This paper will also include similarities and differences between the Adlerian Theory and the Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Theories Origin Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of “talk”; clients are able to talk to the counselor about themselves‚ problems‚ society‚ other people‚ etc. Within a counseling session‚ the clients are allowed to disclose information
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as a motivation to strive for mastery. Aaron T.Beck created Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). REBT suggests that our emotions branch from our beliefs‚ evaluations‚ interpretations‚ and reactions to life situations. Through REBT‚ a client can become aware of the irrational beliefs and replace them with rational cognitions. Alfred Adler believed that social relations motivate all clients. Adlerian therapy consists of four phases‚ all of which utilize Adler’s overall theme of client encouragement
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As it is characteristic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)‚ Donald Meichenbaum’s treatment of the client‚ Anna‚ was a short-term therapy‚ only lasting about 20 sessions. His eclectic style of work was elicited by Anna because she was horribly depressed and had currently experienced bouts of panic attacks that were making her life miserable‚ and affecting the lives of those around her. Meichenbaum took a CBT approach with Anna within the first few sessions in order to help rid her of her panic
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