What is Classical Adlerian psychotherapy? Classical Adlerian psychotherapy is a contemporary form of psychotherapy that is based on the theories of Alfred Adler, a renowned psychologist and founder of the school of Individual Psychology. Classical Adlerian psychotherapy aims to help individuals gain insight into their unique ways of experiencing the world and to develop more effective coping strategies.
Classical Adlerian psychotherapy is based on the idea that individuals are motivated by their subjective perceptions of reality rather than objective reality. According to Adler, people have an innate need to feel significant and to belong to a community. Adler believed that individuals are not passive victims of their environment, but rather they actively create their own experience of the world.
Classical Adlerian psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their feelings and experiences. The therapist’s role is to help the individual identify their mistaken beliefs and attitudes and to encourage them to adopt more positive and adaptive ways of thinking.
Classical Adlerian psychotherapy is a client-centered approach that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual. The therapist may use a variety of techniques, including dialogue, interpretation, and reflection, to help the individual gain insight and make positive changes in their life.
Overall, Classical Adlerian psychotherapy aims to help individuals develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance, and to find new ways of coping with life’s challenges.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 