THE RELATIONSHIP OF ADLERIAN CONSULTATION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING

Adlerian consultation, derived from Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, is an active and empathic approach to carrying out personal growth and behavior modification. Psychological training, here defined as directed interventions to facilitate clients to acquire coping skills, better manage their emotions, and live socially more effectively, benefits significantly from Adlerian theory. This article addresses the manner in which central Adlerian concepts - e.g., teleology, social interest, lifestyle analysis, and encouragement - inform the development and management of psychological training programs. Individual and group counseling sessions are part of these programs and are designed to enhance insight, hardness, and community orientation. This article, by theory and example, illustrates how Adlerian consultation guides the design, presentation, and effect of psychological training for clients of diverse ages and settings. Lastly, the integration of Adlerian methods enriches the humanistic, goal-focused, and socially conscious elements of psychological intervention.