Adlerian

Therapy

Amirul Ziyad Bin Muhammad Amir Amirul Ady Izwan Bin

Azhari Hasif Bin Aiman bin Zinodin
(2215051) Khoiron Noor Kamal Ariffin (2224573)
(2321773) (2219827)
Introduction
Adlerian Therapy, introduced by
Alfred Adler, is a constructivist
and encouragement-based
counseling technique
concentrating on prevention
rather than remediation. His
advising method progressed to
a combination of purposeful,
cognitive, and psychodynamic
views.
Therapeutic approach Overcoming feelings of
developed by Alfred Adler on inferiority and increasing social
the basis of the theory of connectedness with others
individual psychology. Aims to discern how someone
Offers a fairly broad proceeds in life as a whole.
perspective on the individual's Understanding lifestyle,
personality and behaviour relationships, and past
experiences.
 uman Nature
View of H
Focused on the person’s past as perveived in the
present.
Humans motivated by social relatedness.
Inferiority feelings
Behavior is purposeful & goal directed.
motivated to strive for
mastery, success &
Consideration of inferiority feelings.
completion. Human behavior have capacity to interpret,
influence and create events.

edited by: Ady Izwan

 Human Personality
Unity & Patterns of

“Individual Psycho 1. Striving for significance and

Indivisible = can’
logy” superiority
t be separated 2. Stressed on the recognition of
inferiority feelings.
3. When experienced inferiority we are
pulled by the striving for
superiority.
4. Superiority doesn’t mean on people
1. Behavior as purposeful and goal oriented (teleological)
2. Assumed most decision based on experiences
3. Using the term of “fictional finalism”
4. Changed it into “Guiding self-idea” or “goal of perfection”
Fictional Finalism is the view of
how the world should be

1. Lifestyle.
2. The movemont from lower position (negative) to
better position (positive).
3. It can unifies the personality.
 Birth Order and
Social Interest &
Sibling Relationships
Community Feeling 1. The oldest child: tends to be dependable,
model child, bossing younger children, high
rivalry trait.
Social Interest is the action line of 2. Second child of only two: shares the
attention, she were in races, full steam
one’s community feeling. all the time, finding the elder weak and
Sense of identification and empathy proceeds to win praise.
3. Middle child: feels squeezed out,
with others. unfairness of life, usually a problem
Central indicator of mental health. child, peacemaker.

Those with social interest always

striving toward healthy life.
1. Youngest child: the baby of family,
helplessness into an art form, tend to go on
Community feeling motivated to desire their way, often developing in ways no other s
to belong. have attempted.
2. The only child: shares some of the
The feeling of being connected to all characteristic of the oldest, cannot share with
others, deal with adults well, be pampered,
of humanity. centered-self person.
Therapeutic Goals Therapist Funtions and Roles
Do not view the clients as being “sick and Assist clients in better understanding,
need to be “cure” challenging and changing their life story.
“The Adlerian is interested not in curing Make a comprehensive of the client’s
sick individual or sick society but in functioning.
reeducating individuals and reshaping Use Early Recollection (ERs) as an
society”, Mosak and Maniacci (2011) assessment procedure.

The Therapeutic
Fostering social interest.
Process
Helping clients overcome feelings of
discouragement and inferiority.
Modifying clients’ views and goals. Gathering early memories, which is
Changing faulty motivation. lifestyle assessment.
Encouraging the individual to recognize Using dreams as a rehearsel for possible
equality among people. future actions.
Helping people to become contributing
members of society.
 eu tic Relationship
h er ap between Therapist
The T
oc es s and Client
Pr
Client’s Experience
in Therapy One between equals.
The relationship is a collaborative
one.
Clients explore private logic.
Strive to establish an egalitarian
It involves our convictions and
therapeutic alliance and a person-
beliefs that get in the way of
to-person relationship.
social interest.
The client should begin to
Learning on how to correct
formulate a plan outset of
faulty assumptions.
counseling.

Private logic is a concept about self, others and life

that constitue the philosophy on which an individual’s
lifestyle is based.
 Phase 1: Establish the Relationship Phase 2: Explore the Individual’s
Psychological Dynamics
Get a deeper understanding of
Collaborative way with clients. lifestyle.
Person-to-person contact. Initial assessment of the purpose.
Give attention to the subjective The subjective & objective
interview
experiences.
Integration and summary.

Therapeutic Techniques
and Procedures
Phase 3: Encourage Self- Phase 4: Reorientation and
Understanding and Insight Reeducation
The encouragement process.
Promoting self-understanding and
insight. Change and the search for new
Disclosure and well timed possibilities.
interpretations. Making a difference.
Adlerian Therapy Applied to the Case of Stan

Adlerian Therapy with Stan Aims in 4 Stages

01 establishing and maintaining a good working relationship

with Stan

02 exploring Stan’s dynamics

03 encouraging Stan to develop insight and understanding

04 helping Stan see new alternatives and make new choices.

 Cultural Considerations

IMPORTANCE MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY ADAPTATION IN

PERSPECTIVES AWARENESS THERAPY
Recognize the impact of
culture Values a multicultural Actively seeking to understand Involves tailoring interventions
Build rapport, establish perspective that acknowledges and appreciate Therapists remain flexible and
trust, and create a and respects the diversity Encompasses various dimensions open-minded
supportive therapeutic Recognize individuals from Acknowledging and valuing Strategies for adaptation may
alliance different cultures diversity fosters a climate of include incorporating culturally
Ignoring cultural factors Therapists can offer more inclusivity, respect, and relevant metaphors, rituals,
can lead to inclusive and culturally sensitive empowerment in therapy storytelling, and experiential
misunderstandings, interventions exercises
misinterpretations, and
ineffective interventions in
therapy
 Islamic APPROACH
Adler illustrates how family
environments and dynamics can
shape individual psychology
Muslims should seek guidance during a child's formative years
and support from Allah in
achieving their goals, make The development of all aspects
du'a and ask Allah for help and of children's lives is the
guidance in pursuing their responsibility of their parents or
goals. families

a man is the guardian of his family

And your Lord says, "Call upon Me;
(household) and is responsible for
I will respond to you." [40:60] his subjects; a woman is the
guardian of her husband's home
and of his children and is
responsible for them [bukhari:7138]
 a convenient approach to
practice in schools.
effective approach in family
can be an effective approach
therapy and play therapy, as well as a very useful model both from a
in skill development
individual and group therapy by programs for children and holistic point of view of
psychological counselors and other adolescents, individual and conceptualizing the client's
mental health specialists working in group psychological
problem
counseling sessions, and
the field
parenting education studies
Thank
you