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Research paper thumbnail of El uso de habilidades relacionales de la terapia de juego en terapia constructivista

Revista De Psicoterapia, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Play Therapy and Parent Consultation: A Review of Best Practices

Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LL... more Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LLC. Its purpose is to provide a means of capturing the ideas, information and experiences generated by the annual ACA Conference and selected ACA Division Conferences. Papers on a program or practice that has been validated through research or experience may also be submitted. This digital collection of peer-reviewed articles is authored by counselors, for counselors. VISTAS Online contains the full text of over 500 proprietary counseling articles published from 2004 to present.

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian Counseling Techniques: Advanced Understandings and Applications

Research paper thumbnail of Adler’s Theory and Therapy as a River: A Brief Discussion of the Profound Influence of Alfred Adler

The Journal of Individual Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian Therapy and the Need for Outcome Efficacy Research

The Journal of Individual Psychology

Abstract:Although research on Adlerian theoretical constructs has grown exponentially in recent y... more Abstract:Although research on Adlerian theoretical constructs has grown exponentially in recent years, the same cannot be said for Adlerian counseling and therapy outcome efficacy research. This brief response article addresses this concern in the context of Sperry's (this issue) proposed outcome efficacy protocol.

Research paper thumbnail of Incorporating Adlerian and Feminist Theory to Address Self-Objectification in Couples Therapy

The Family Journal

Objectification and sexualization of women starts at a young age and carries with it negative con... more Objectification and sexualization of women starts at a young age and carries with it negative consequences for a woman’s self-worth. A person’s self-worth is one component on the Wheel of Wellness, but it can affect many other aspects of an individual. The lack of self-worth that a woman may experience can affect her ability to enjoy her sexual experiences with her partner and inhibit her from reaching a state of connecting with her spirituality, especially during sexual encounters. The lack of enjoyment for a woman can then affect the partner’s enjoyment and, in turn, can affect the enjoyment of the relationship. This article discusses incorporating Adlerian and feminist theoretical perspectives into the practice of couples counseling in order to address relational issues related to a process of self-objectification.

Research paper thumbnail of La Psicología Individual de Adler: La Psicología Positiva original

Revista de Psicoterapia

Los defensores de la Psicología Positiva, cuando abordan las perspectivas fundacionales, suelen i... more Los defensores de la Psicología Positiva, cuando abordan las perspectivas fundacionales, suelen identificar a Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers y Gordon Allport como precursores y predecesores. Este artículo demuestra que la Psicología Individual de Alfred Adler precedió a estos precursores de la Psicología Positiva y se podría considerar como la Psicología Positiva original. Tras un breve resumen de las ideas clave de la Psicología Individual de Adler, los autores presentan específicamente los dos principios fundacionales de la teoría de Adler que se repiten particularmente en la Psicología Positiva y a continuación ofrecen una perspectiva más amplia de las bases comunes notables entre las ideas teóricas tardías de Adler y el movimiento de la Psicología Positiva.

Research paper thumbnail of Counselor Supervision: A Comparison Across States and Jurisdictions

Journal of Counseling & Development

Research paper thumbnail of Approaches to Play Therapy: A Tabular Overview

TCA Journal

Students and trainees often have questions regarding the contemporary approaches to play therapy,... more Students and trainees often have questions regarding the contemporary approaches to play therapy, and many of these questions revolve around the similarities and differences between the various play therapy models. This article provides readers with a brief, tabular overview of the following major approaches to play therapy: Adlerian, Child-centered, Cognitive-behavioral, Developmental, Existential, Ecosystemic, Gestalt, Jungian, and Psychoanalytic.

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian Counseling

Research paper thumbnail of Developing a Personal Theory of Counseling: A Brief Guide for Students

Research paper thumbnail of Specialty Training in Counselor Education Programs: An Exploratory Study

Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research

We investigated the training of licensed professional counselors in Texas by focusing on how stud... more We investigated the training of licensed professional counselors in Texas by focusing on how students receive expertise in specialty areas such as substance abuse, sexual concerns, domestic violence, play therapy, family therapy, and art and music therapy. A mail survey elicited responses from department chairs or program directors of community counseling programs. Results of the survey were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively and indicated that most participating programs offer coursework in specialty areas designed to prepare students to work with a wide variety of client issues in counseling.

Research paper thumbnail of Roots of Contemporary Cognitive Theories in the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

This paper examines attributions to the influence of Alfred Adler by primary theorists from conte... more This paper examines attributions to the influence of Alfred Adler by primary theorists from contemporary cognitive and cognitive-behavioral theories of personality and psychotherapy. Although Adler’s influence is often not recognized by the mainstream of applied psychologists, a number of leading theorists have acknowledged Adler as a major source of their ideas. Circumstances leading to this discrepancy are examined.

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian and Constructivist Psychotherapies: A Constructivist Perspective

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

This article seeks to contribute to a greater dialogue between Adlerian and constructivist psycho... more This article seeks to contribute to a greater dialogue between Adlerian and constructivist psychotherapies by discussing (a) the many similarities between Adlerian and constructivist camps in terms of philosophical, theoretical, and practical considerations, (b) some unique features of individual psychology that may augment specific approaches in constructivist psychotherapy, (c) some of the unique features of constructivism that Adlerians may find enriching to their approach, and, (d) how this integrative dialogue may relate to the contemporary context of theoretical integration.

Research paper thumbnail of Reflecting "As If": An Integrative Process in Couples Counseling

The Family Journal

An integration of Adlerian and social constructionist ideas, the reflecting "as if" tec... more An integration of Adlerian and social constructionist ideas, the reflecting "as if" technique asks clients to take a reflective step backward to consider perceptual and behavioral alternatives as a prelude to their acting as if they were the couple they desire to be. This article describes the reflecting as if technique and provides a brief case study demonstrating its use.

Research paper thumbnail of Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling. Volume One. The Family Psychology and Counseling Series

... Parr); (10) "Constructing Religious/Spiritual Genograms" (MW Frame); (11) "Unr... more ... Parr); (10) "Constructing Religious/Spiritual Genograms" (MW Frame); (11) "Unresolved Couple Conflict: Clinical Use of the Family of Origin Scale" (AJ Hovestadt); (12) "The Intimacy Genogram" (R. Sherman); (13) "Self-Focus Exercise" (SA Gallagher Warden); (14) "Dissolving ...

Research paper thumbnail of A town hall meeting on the new 2014 code of ethics: What you need to know

Research paper thumbnail of Individual (Adlerian) Psychology Counseling Techniques

Research paper thumbnail of A Useful Approach to Using and Teaching Cognitive Therapy

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1998

Research paper thumbnail of Reflecting As If

Research paper thumbnail of El uso de habilidades relacionales de la terapia de juego en terapia constructivista

Revista De Psicoterapia, 2012

Research paper thumbnail of Play Therapy and Parent Consultation: A Review of Best Practices

Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LL... more Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LLC. Its purpose is to provide a means of capturing the ideas, information and experiences generated by the annual ACA Conference and selected ACA Division Conferences. Papers on a program or practice that has been validated through research or experience may also be submitted. This digital collection of peer-reviewed articles is authored by counselors, for counselors. VISTAS Online contains the full text of over 500 proprietary counseling articles published from 2004 to present.

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian Counseling Techniques: Advanced Understandings and Applications

Research paper thumbnail of Adler’s Theory and Therapy as a River: A Brief Discussion of the Profound Influence of Alfred Adler

The Journal of Individual Psychology

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian Therapy and the Need for Outcome Efficacy Research

The Journal of Individual Psychology

Abstract:Although research on Adlerian theoretical constructs has grown exponentially in recent y... more Abstract:Although research on Adlerian theoretical constructs has grown exponentially in recent years, the same cannot be said for Adlerian counseling and therapy outcome efficacy research. This brief response article addresses this concern in the context of Sperry's (this issue) proposed outcome efficacy protocol.

Research paper thumbnail of Incorporating Adlerian and Feminist Theory to Address Self-Objectification in Couples Therapy

The Family Journal

Objectification and sexualization of women starts at a young age and carries with it negative con... more Objectification and sexualization of women starts at a young age and carries with it negative consequences for a woman’s self-worth. A person’s self-worth is one component on the Wheel of Wellness, but it can affect many other aspects of an individual. The lack of self-worth that a woman may experience can affect her ability to enjoy her sexual experiences with her partner and inhibit her from reaching a state of connecting with her spirituality, especially during sexual encounters. The lack of enjoyment for a woman can then affect the partner’s enjoyment and, in turn, can affect the enjoyment of the relationship. This article discusses incorporating Adlerian and feminist theoretical perspectives into the practice of couples counseling in order to address relational issues related to a process of self-objectification.

Research paper thumbnail of La Psicología Individual de Adler: La Psicología Positiva original

Revista de Psicoterapia

Los defensores de la Psicología Positiva, cuando abordan las perspectivas fundacionales, suelen i... more Los defensores de la Psicología Positiva, cuando abordan las perspectivas fundacionales, suelen identificar a Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers y Gordon Allport como precursores y predecesores. Este artículo demuestra que la Psicología Individual de Alfred Adler precedió a estos precursores de la Psicología Positiva y se podría considerar como la Psicología Positiva original. Tras un breve resumen de las ideas clave de la Psicología Individual de Adler, los autores presentan específicamente los dos principios fundacionales de la teoría de Adler que se repiten particularmente en la Psicología Positiva y a continuación ofrecen una perspectiva más amplia de las bases comunes notables entre las ideas teóricas tardías de Adler y el movimiento de la Psicología Positiva.

Research paper thumbnail of Counselor Supervision: A Comparison Across States and Jurisdictions

Journal of Counseling & Development

Research paper thumbnail of Approaches to Play Therapy: A Tabular Overview

TCA Journal

Students and trainees often have questions regarding the contemporary approaches to play therapy,... more Students and trainees often have questions regarding the contemporary approaches to play therapy, and many of these questions revolve around the similarities and differences between the various play therapy models. This article provides readers with a brief, tabular overview of the following major approaches to play therapy: Adlerian, Child-centered, Cognitive-behavioral, Developmental, Existential, Ecosystemic, Gestalt, Jungian, and Psychoanalytic.

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian Counseling

Research paper thumbnail of Developing a Personal Theory of Counseling: A Brief Guide for Students

Research paper thumbnail of Specialty Training in Counselor Education Programs: An Exploratory Study

Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research

We investigated the training of licensed professional counselors in Texas by focusing on how stud... more We investigated the training of licensed professional counselors in Texas by focusing on how students receive expertise in specialty areas such as substance abuse, sexual concerns, domestic violence, play therapy, family therapy, and art and music therapy. A mail survey elicited responses from department chairs or program directors of community counseling programs. Results of the survey were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively and indicated that most participating programs offer coursework in specialty areas designed to prepare students to work with a wide variety of client issues in counseling.

Research paper thumbnail of Roots of Contemporary Cognitive Theories in the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

This paper examines attributions to the influence of Alfred Adler by primary theorists from conte... more This paper examines attributions to the influence of Alfred Adler by primary theorists from contemporary cognitive and cognitive-behavioral theories of personality and psychotherapy. Although Adler’s influence is often not recognized by the mainstream of applied psychologists, a number of leading theorists have acknowledged Adler as a major source of their ideas. Circumstances leading to this discrepancy are examined.

Research paper thumbnail of Adlerian and Constructivist Psychotherapies: A Constructivist Perspective

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

This article seeks to contribute to a greater dialogue between Adlerian and constructivist psycho... more This article seeks to contribute to a greater dialogue between Adlerian and constructivist psychotherapies by discussing (a) the many similarities between Adlerian and constructivist camps in terms of philosophical, theoretical, and practical considerations, (b) some unique features of individual psychology that may augment specific approaches in constructivist psychotherapy, (c) some of the unique features of constructivism that Adlerians may find enriching to their approach, and, (d) how this integrative dialogue may relate to the contemporary context of theoretical integration.

Research paper thumbnail of Reflecting "As If": An Integrative Process in Couples Counseling

The Family Journal

An integration of Adlerian and social constructionist ideas, the reflecting "as if" tec... more An integration of Adlerian and social constructionist ideas, the reflecting "as if" technique asks clients to take a reflective step backward to consider perceptual and behavioral alternatives as a prelude to their acting as if they were the couple they desire to be. This article describes the reflecting as if technique and provides a brief case study demonstrating its use.

Research paper thumbnail of Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling. Volume One. The Family Psychology and Counseling Series

... Parr); (10) "Constructing Religious/Spiritual Genograms" (MW Frame); (11) "Unr... more ... Parr); (10) "Constructing Religious/Spiritual Genograms" (MW Frame); (11) "Unresolved Couple Conflict: Clinical Use of the Family of Origin Scale" (AJ Hovestadt); (12) "The Intimacy Genogram" (R. Sherman); (13) "Self-Focus Exercise" (SA Gallagher Warden); (14) "Dissolving ...

Research paper thumbnail of A town hall meeting on the new 2014 code of ethics: What you need to know

Research paper thumbnail of Individual (Adlerian) Psychology Counseling Techniques

Research paper thumbnail of A Useful Approach to Using and Teaching Cognitive Therapy

Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 1998

Research paper thumbnail of Reflecting As If

Research paper thumbnail of What Can Adlerian Therapists Learn from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? - Workshop

Institute for Adlerian Psychology, 2013

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) approaches have their roots in the theory and practice of Adleri... more Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) approaches have their roots in the theory and practice of Adlerian therapy (AT). This presentation addresses (a) the common ground between AT and CBT and (b) various ideas and interventions from CBT that usefully integrate into Adlerian therapy.