PSYC 730 - Adlerian Theory & Practice and Other Theories

3 Credits

530 Prerequisite(s): 6 hours in the Adlerian field, including PSYC 501 This course is designed to present the basic theoretical concepts of the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and to cover at least three other theoretical counseling approaches common to the counseling profession. Among the other theories covered are Gestalt, Cline/centered, Behaviorist, Rational Emotive Theory, TA, and Psychoanalytic processes. However, the application of Adlerian theory to the techniques and the theories of counseling will be stressed. Particular attention is paid to solution of individual, family, and other group problems. Students may expect to do field work and projects and to participate in a variety of demonstrations in various counseling settings. Comparison of Adlerian concepts with Eclectic theoretical concepts will be illustrated.