Jon Carlson

Michael P. Maniacci

Alfred Adler was one of the most influential thinkers in psychotherapy – a physician, psychiatrist, author, and professor who wanted to answer the questions that plagued people during a significant time in history. His original ideas serve as a foundation for most modern theories of counseling and psychotherapy, ideas and writings that are brought back to life in this volume. Within, contemporary experts comment and introduce Adler's work through the lens of the 21st century. In doing so, they pay tribute to, analyze, and disseminate his classic, seminal papers that have significantly impacted the therapy field. The 23 papers included were chosen because of their relevance to today's issues, and their importance in Adlerian theory and practice. They detail the core elements of his theory, the tactics he used to advocate change in individuals and systems, and emphasize how contemporary his ideas are. Alfred Adler Revisited not only plays homage to a great professional, it revives his ideas and encourages debate over fundamental human issues.

Alfred Adler Revisited

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.

Michael P. Maniacci

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