1. Describe these key concepts of the Adlerian approach: purposeful
and goal-oriented behavior, inferiority and superiority, subjective view of reality, unity of personality, lifestyle, and encouragement.
2. Explain the meaning of social interest and how this is a foundational concept of the
Adlerian approach.
3. Define the life tasks and explain the implications for therapy practice.
4. Describe how Adlerians view birth order and the implications of sibling relationships.
5. Understand the role of the family constellation and early recollections in a lifestyle assessment.
6. Explain how the relationship between therapist and client is viewed from the Adlerian perspective.
7. Describe the four phases of the Adlerian therapeutic process.
8. Identify what is involved in a thorough assessment of an individual.
9. Explain how Adlerians view the role of interpretation in the therapy process.
10. Describe what is involved in the reorientation and reeducation process.
11. Describe areas in which the Adlerian approach can be applied.
12. Identify the strengths and limitations of Adlerian therapy from a diversity perspective.
13. Understand the unique contributions of this approach to the development of other
counseling approaches.
14. Identify at least one criticism of the Adlerian approach