The Adlerian Approach to Counseling

The Adlerian Principles that summarize how I generally approach counselling and psychotherapy are:

1. People are social being.  They need to belong and to contribute.
2. People are whole beings; all aspects of life are interrelated.
3. Work, friendships, intimacy, social connectedness, and parenting are lifelong tasks.
4. Every person is equally deserving of dignity and respect.
5. All behaviour has a purpose.
6. Positive change comes from encouragement, which focuses on strengths.
7. Children make meaning of their early experiences and act within this framework throughout their lives.
8. Personal freedom exists together with social responsibility.

My Approach to the Adlerian Model

I invite you to learn more about my approach to Adlerian thought with my theory of Circles of Attunement and how the 5 Domains of Life can be considered when finding balance in life.