Michael P. Maniacci

Harold H. Mosak

Michael Maniacci

Alfred Adler along with his contemporary, Sigmund Freud, are founding figures in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. Although the two were colleagues, Adlerian theory stands in sharp contrast to Freud's early work, and unlike the latter, it has withstood the test of time more effectively regarding its relevance for today's patients and clinicians. This theory, also known as Individual Psychology, stresses the unity of the individual, the subjective choices he or she makes, and the goals the individual works toward as he or she moves through life. Therapists can apply this theory in a variety of settings with populations of all ages, making it a highly practical and valuable approach. A Primer of Adlerian Psychology offers an accessible, yet very learned, introduction to this school of thought. Written by two scholars with extensive knowledge and experience in Adlerian Psychology, this book covers the basic tenets of Individual Psychology geared toward those students and clinicians who from which the reader can evaluate Adler's theories and where those theories stand today. The authors have written the book with students in mind and have taken every opportunity to create a user-friendly primer. To help reinforce the lessons taught throughout the book, each chapter concludes with a summary of main points and review questions. Together with the authors' impressive scholarship, this book is an invaluable introductory text for any student or professional interested in learning about this ever practical and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. --Publisher.

The Analytic-behavioral-cognitive Psychology of Alfred Adler

A Primer of Adlerian Psychology

Ein Buch, auf das Berater und Therapeuten schon lange warten Die Autoren bringen eine Fülle von praktischen Beispielen - immer sehr konkret - verbunden mit einer kurzen Erläuterung des Hintergrundes für ihr Vorgehen. Oft kommt ihnen ihr Humor zu Hilfe eine Lösung zu finden oder eine Blockade zu aufzulösen. Theoretische Darstellungen gibt es in der Literatur allgemein viele - Gelegenheiten einem Meister über die Schulter zu schauen" hingegen viel zu wenig. Doch hier in diesem Buch ist dies möglich. Ein Fachbuch für psychologische Berater und Psychotherapeuten die sehr viel von den Autoren lernen können.

Die Kunst im richtigen Moment, das Richtige zu tun

Beratung und Psychotherapie

The use of humor in psychotherapy is discussed in this book. Part A focuses on humor itself. The first chapter discusses what makes things funny. The situational aspects of humor, witticism, joke-telling skills, ethnic humor, puns, and laughter are discussed. The second chapter presents three types of theories of humor: release-related theories; disparagement-related theories; and incongruity-related theories. The third chapter discusses the structure of the joke and presents 12 categories of jokes. Part B focuses on humor in psychotherapy. The fourth chapter discusses the role of humor in psychotherapy, including the role of humor in establishing a relationship and the role of humor in diagnosis. The fifth chapter discusses the role of humor in interpretation; the sixth chapter discusses turning the client around with humor; the seventh chapter presents humor as a criterion for termination; and the eighth chapter relates humor to the therapist's skill. Part C presents 45 pages of jokes to be used in psychotherapy. (ABL)

Harold H. Mosak

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