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Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy

A Practitioner's Wellness Approach

Thomas J Sweeney author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:24th Apr '19

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This comprehensive guide explores the principles of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy, focusing on wellness and practical applications for diverse client populations.

The sixth edition of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy brings a renewed focus on wellness, both in its theoretical framework and practical applications. Aimed at practitioners, this comprehensive text offers a thorough overview of individual psychology, drawing on the foundational work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the holistic nature of clients' experiences and the impact of social contexts on their mental health.

Retaining the clarity and practicality that characterized previous editions, this latest version integrates contemporary research, methods, and techniques to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Adlerian approach. It addresses a diverse range of client needs, including children, adolescents, and adults, and explores various settings such as individual therapy, group work, and couples counseling. Key topics include parent education, career counseling, lifestyle assessment, and clinical diagnosis, ensuring that practitioners are equipped to meet the challenges of modern therapeutic environments.

Furthermore, Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy incorporates insights from neuroscience to enhance understanding and application. Case examples illustrate these concepts in action, showcasing their relevance across different stages of life. Readers will benefit from practical resources, including clinical examples from family counseling sessions, as well as tables and figures that support the activities and review questions provided in each chapter. This edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Adlerian principles and practices.

"The sixth edition of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy is masterful in its scholarship and thought-provoking analysis. Providing solid theory and practice, the text is a first-rate addition to the Adlerian and therapeutic literature. Written in a clear and engaging style, Sweeney makes rich and compelling material accessible to students and experienced practitioners alike. As an up-to-date resource, the work reflects the latest trends in Adlerian thought, all while maintaining enduring value as a classic in counseling and psychotherapy."-Arthur J. Clark, professor emeritus, St. Lawrence University

"Tom Sweeney's Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy has been the new Bible of Adlerian psychology and counseling for decades now, and I am thrilled to see this edition in print. The attention to wellness within the Adlerian model reflects the best in the counseling profession and makes this approach the most comprehensive orientation to the helping professions. This edition, with its emphasis on the wheel of wellness and the indivisible self wellness model, its timely integration of perspectives from neuroscience, and its attention to cultural imperatives, demonstrates the value of Adler’s work in individual, group, career, couples, and family counseling, with the road from psychopathology to wellness clearly marked every step of the way. This is not just for Adlerian counselors; it is book than can inform best practices in all counseling models."-James Robert Bitter, professor of counseling and human services, East Tennessee State University

"The adage that some things get better with time is applicable to the sixth edition of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. In this text, Sweeney expands on, as well as updates, major points of Adlerian counseling in a user-friendly style that is pragmatic and focused on personal and societal wellness. The case examples are particularly helpful, and the inclusion of neuroscience methods is unique and valuable. Sweeney is the most notable authority on Adler in the United States today, and his book provides superb explanations of Adlerian theory and practice. "-Samuel T. Gladding, professor of counseling, Wake Forest University


"The sixth edition of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy is masterful in its scholarship and thought-provoking analysis. Providing solid theory and practice, the text is a first-rate addition to the Adlerian and therapeutic literature. Written in a clear and engaging style, Sweeney makes rich and compelling material accessible to students and experienced practitioners alike. As an up-to-date resource, the work reflects the latest trends in Adlerian thought, all while maintaining enduring value as a classic in counseling and psychotherapy."Arthur J. Clark, EdD, professor emeritus, St. Lawrence University

"Tom Sweeney's Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy has been the new Bible of Adlerian psychology and counseling for decades now, and I am thrilled to see this edition in print. The attention to wellness within the Adlerian model reflects the best in the counseling profession and makes this approach the most comprehensive orientation to the helping professions. This edition, with its emphasis on the wheel of wellness and the indivisible self wellness model, its timely integration of perspectives from neuroscience, and its attention to cultural imperatives, demonstrates the value of Adler’s work in individual, group, career, couples, and family counseling, with the road from psychopathology to wellness clearly marked every step of the way. This is not just for Adlerian counselors; it is a book that can inform best practices in all counseling models."—James Robert Bitter, EdD, NCC, professor of counseling and human services, East Tennessee State University

"The adage that some things get better with time is applicable to the sixth edition of Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. In this text, Sweeney expands on, as well as updates, major points of Adlerian counseling in a user-friendly style that is pragmatic and focused on personal and societal wellness. The case examples are particularly helpful, and the inclusion of neuroscience methods is unique and valuable. Sweeney is the most notable authority on Adler in the United States today, and his book provides superb explanations of Adlerian theory and practice."—Samuel T. Gladding, PhD, professor of counseling, Wake Forest University

ISBN: 9781138478954

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 562g

400 pages