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   Classical Adlerian depth psychotherapy liberates the individual from the limits of an archaic style of life and fictional final goal, thus changing the core personality. This challenging form of psychotherapy recognizes the therapist as an artist, not a mere technician. Consequently, training takes time and commitment; the necessary knowledge and skill cannot be learned in a series of workshops. Part of the comprehensive training includes a personal study-analysis with a senior Classical Adlerian training analyst, an essential experience often overlooked in many programs. The study-analysis not only provides a direct, personal experience of the therapeutic process, but also identifies and helps a therapist overcome potential obstacles to serving the client's needs. A psychotherapist generally cannot guide a client any further than he has traveled in his own development, which is why overcoming one's own lifestyle limitations must be experienced to be understood and appreciated. We do not attract a large number of students. Those who do study with us generally have tried other approaches and hunger for greater effectiveness, philosophical depth, and creativity. Our distance-training program offers clinical, professional training, leading to certification, not an academic curriculum leading to a degree. Ideally, both are necessary to master depth psychotherapy. Fully certified Classical Adlerian depth psychotherapists are currently located in: Bellingham, Washington; San Francisco, Berkeley, Redwood City, and Oroville, California; New York City; and Feldberg, Germany.   "Birth Order: Sense and Nonsense" - Now on CD (MP3) for iPod - Convenient Kindle E-Book Versions of Selected Classical Adlerian Publications Low-Cost Theme Packs on Selected Topics: Birth Order, Early Recollections, Dreams, etc. Adler's Legacy: Past Present, & Future - Dr. Stein's Lecture at NASAP 2007 Conference Individual Volumes or Twelve-Volume Set of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler"
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Classical Adlerian psychology is a values-based, fully-integrated, theory of personality, model of psychopathology, philosophy of living, strategy for preventative education, and technique of psychotherapy. Its mission is to encourage the development of psychologically healthy and cooperative individuals, couples, and families, in order to effectively pursue the ideals of social equality and democratic living . A vigorously optimistic and inspiring approach to psychotherapy, it balances the equally important needs for individual optimal development and social responsibility. With a solid foundation in the original teachings and therapeutic style of Alfred Adler, it integrates several powerful resources: the rich contributions of Kurt Adler, Lydia Sicher, Alexander Müller, Sophia de Vries, and Anthony Bruck; the self-actualization research of Abraham Maslow; and the creative innovations of Henry Stein.
Although many other psychologies have adopted fragments of Adler's theory, none has embraced his most fundamental premise: the primacy of a feeling of community (connectedness) as an index and goal of mental health. As a values-oriented psychology, it is more than a collection of techniques. It establishes philosophical ideals for individual and group development. It does not rely on typologies, but attempts to capture the absolute uniqueness of each individual. Adlerian terms are clear and free of obscure complexity. The goal of treatment is not merely symptom relief, but the adoption of a contributing way of living. It is one of the most socially responsible psychologies in a field that frequently caters to self-centeredness or uninhibited aggression. Our therapeutic style is diplomatic, respectful, and Socratic. We do not reduce psychotherapy to a by-the-numbers procedure, but practice it like an art requiring creative innovation.
"A Psychology for Democracy," by Henry Stein
Basic Principles of Classical Adlerian Psychology
Developmental Sequence of the Feeling of Community (table)
Stages of Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy (table)
"Classical
Adlerian Theory and Practice," by Henry Stein and Martha Edwards (comprehensive overview)
"Providing the Missing Developmental Experience ... ," by Henry Stein and Martha Edwards
"Adler and
Socrates Similarities and Differences," by Henry Stein
Adlerian Overview of Birth Order Characteristics
A Questionnaire for Saving Interview Time in Adlerian Brief Therapy
The Five Phases of Classical Adlerian Family Assessment and TherapyAdlerian and Related Materials
"Alfred Adler - Lifeline and Chronology," by Edward Hoffman"Some Basic Principles of Individual Psychology," by Sophia de Vries"An Introduction to the Translation of Selected Journal Articles of Alfred Adler," by Sophia de Vries "What is Ego?" - Henry Stein Interviewed by Susan Bridle for "What is Enlightenment?" Magazine"Substance Abuse From a Classical Adlerian Perspective" by Dyanne H. Pienkowski "Alfred Adler's Life: Five Lessons for Everyone" by Edward Hoffman "Abraham Maslow: Father of Enlightened Management" by Edward Hoffman "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs & The Stages of Psychotherapy" "Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy," by Henry Stein and Martha Edwards (From The Enclyclopedia of Psychotherapy)
Creative Power - Adler, Sicher, Mueller, and de VriesOvercoming Difficulties - Adler, Bruck, Mueller, Sicher, de Vries, and Loewy
Discouragement - Adler, Mueller, Sicher, Bruck, and de Vries
The Art of Encouragement - Adler, Bruck, Mueller, Sicher, de Vries, and SteinFeeling of Inferiority - Adler, Sicher, Mueller, Bruck, de Vries, Wexberg, and SteinStriving for Significance - Adler (Alfred and Kurt), Mueller, Sicher, Bruck, Lazarsfeld, and SteinThe Feeling of Community - Adler, Mueller, de Vries, Sicher, Bruck, Wexberg, Stein and EdwardsThe Style of Life - Alfred and Kurt Adler, Mueller, de Vries, Sicher, Bruck, and Stein
The Fictional Final Goal - Alfred and Kurt Adler, Mueller, de Vries, Plewa, Nowotny, and SteinCompensation, Overcompensation, & Undercompensation - Alfred & Kurt Adler, Mueller, de Vries, Neuer, & SteinAntithetical Scheme of Apperception & Tendentious Apperception - Adler, Bruck, Sicher, de Vries, and Stein
Unity & Self-Consistency of the Personality - Alfred & Kurt Adler, Bruck, Sicher, de Vries, Neuer, and Stein
Dreams and Dreaming - Alfred & Kurt Adler, Sicher, de Vries, and Plewa
The Safeguarding Tendency - Alfred & Kurt Adler, Mueller, Sicher, de Vries, Birnbaum, and Stein
Consciousness & Unconsciousness - Adler, Sicher, Mueller, de Vries, Bruck, & Stein
Common Sense and Private Logic - Alfred and Kurt Adler, de Vries, Lazarsfeld, Sicher, and Stein
Crime and Criminals - Adler, Mueller, Sicher, Bruck, and Birnbaum
Alfred Adler's Comments About War
Power Addiction - Adler, Mueller, and Stein
Religion - Adler, Sicher, Wexberg, Mueller, and Wolf
Micro-Concept Map of "Feelings of Inferiority in Early Childhood"Micro-Concept Map of "The Striving for Significance"Macro-Concept Map of "The Style of Life"
Contributions to Contemporary Practice - Diagnosis: Initial Evaluation - Frequently Used InterventionsThe Dark Side of Human Nature - Emotions and Feelings - Treatment of CriminalityUndivided Self - Self-Esteem - Main Tools in TherapyMetaphors in Therapy - Gestalt and Adlerian Theory - Limitations of TypologiesEffect of Birth Order on Personality - Evolution of Adlerian Theory - Clarification of Striving for SuperiorityExistentialism and the Minus Feeling - The Place of Values in Psychology - Social Comparison and DepreciationTreatment of Sexual Offenders - Treatment of Symtoms - Treatment of TraumaTreatment of Addiction - Software for Case Analysis - Treatment of OCDRepetition Compulsion - Mass Psychology - Step-FamiliesUse of Early Recollections - Spiritual Assessment Questions - People Who Like to Say "No"Teleological Holism - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - The Concept of "As If"Interpreting Dreams - Stress, Tension, and Motivation - Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsMore on Birth Order - Quotes on Self-Esteem - Striving and Compensation - Psychobiographies
Demonstration of the Socratic Method in Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy With a Man Who
Procrastinates
Demonstration of the Socratic Method in Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy With a Depressed Man
Graphic Overview of Classical Adlerian Psychology
Five Fields of Striving for Significance, a Graphic Representation of Inferiority and Significance.
The Feeling of Community, a Graphic Representation of Human Embeddedness.
The Style of Life Tree, a Graphic Representation of Personality Development.Tasks of a Classical Adlerian Psychotherapist,"The Therapeutic Spiral"Graphics for Brief Therapy: Overcoming Self-Discouragement"Early Adlerians" Crossword Puzzle
"Philosophical
and Spiritual Implications of Adlerian Psychology," by James Wolf
Adlerian Child Guidance Principles
"The Challenge of Kindergarten," by
Theodore GrubbeAdlerian Guidelines for Educating the Child
Impact of Parenting Styles on Children
Adult Consequences of Childhood Parenting Styles
Dealing Effectively With Children's Mistaken Goals
The Impact of Family Atmospheres on Children
"Children's Life Tests," by Alfred Adler
Biographical Sketch of Alfred
Adler"Close Encounters
With Alfred Adler," by Sophia de Vries Biographical Sketch of Sophia de Vries"Alfred Adler, As I Remember Him," by Anthony Bruck"Was Adler Influenced by Froebel?"Biographical Sketch of Alexander MüllerBiographical Sketch of Lydia Sicher
"Lydia Sicher: An
Unsung Adlerian," by Adele Davidson
Review of "The Collected Works of Lydia Sicher"Biographical Sketch of Anthony BruckBiographical Sketch of Henry SteinA Tribute to Sophia de Vries (1901-1999)"Alfred Adler in San Francisco," by Daniel BenvenisteClassical Adlerian Photograph Gallery - Alfred Adler, His Friends, and FamilyClassical Adlerian Photograph Gallery - Early Adlerian Who Continued in Adler's TraditionBiographical Sketch of Blanche Weill
Video Clip: Featuring Alfred Adler - Fox Movietone Newsreel
Classical Adlerian Video ClipsSix Singing Analysts: Adlers, Jungs, and Freuds - The Viennese Sextet
Martha Edwards, New York CityDyanne Pienkowski, San Francisco, CaliforniaBarbara Hitchko, Eureka, CaliforniaKarl Witte, Munich, GermanyTom Clark, Livermore, CaliforniaJames Wolf, Oakland, California
Remembrances of Alfred Adler and Other Early Contributors
to Psychology: An Interview With
Sophia de Vries An Interview With Kurt Adler on His 90th Birtday
Distance Training in Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy - Study and Consult From Anywhere in the World!
Suggestions for Presenting or Discussing CasesSummer Experiential Workshop - August 22, 23, & 24, 2008, in Bellingham, WA
Theme Packs on Selected TopicsDVD - "Birth Order: Sense and Nonsense, An Adlerian View" - Henry Stein Interviewed by Mick Conefry of the BBCDVD - "Training of a Classical Adlerian Psychotherapist" - Sophia de Vries Interviewed by Henry SteinVolume 1 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - New Translation of "The Neurotic Character"Volume 2 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Journal Articles: 1898-1909 Volume 3 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Journal Articles: 1910-1913Volume 4 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Journal Articles: 1914-1920 Volume 5 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Journal Articles: 1921-1926 Volume 6 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Journal Articles: 1927-1931 Volume 7 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Journal Articles: 1931-1937 Volume 8 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Lectures to Physicians and Medical Students Volume 9 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Case HistoriesVolume 10 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Case Readings & Demonstrations Volume 11 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - Education for Prevention Volume 12 of "The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler" - The General System of Individual PsychologyAn Interview With
Sophia de Vries: Remembrances of Alfred Adler and Other Pioneers, on Audio Cassette You Shall be a Blessing, by Alexander MuellerThe Collected Works of Lydia Sicher: An Adlerian PerspectiveHome Study Program: Substance Abuse Diagnosis, Assessment, & Treatment: An Adlerian PerspectiveAudio Recordings of Classical Adlerian Presentations Given at the IAIP International Congress, 1999.
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