Adlerian Theory And Reality Theory : The Role Of A Group Leader

Also, like cognitive behavioral theory, reality therapy’s main goal is to help the individual gain a new perspective, then work on how they will manage life’s challenges on their own. Making better choices seems to be at the heart of reality therapy and for student’s this can be a daily struggle. Reality therapy also focuses on the student developing the plan on how they will achieve what they are seeking, whether it is a better attitude, a better relationship, or better grades. The student may need some suggestions or possible some prompting, but the actual plan would come from the student. If the plan does not work, or the client does not work, excuses are unacceptable. Instead, the client and therapist agree to stay committed to each other and the goal and work to devise another plan until they find one that can be carried out (Good Therapy, 2014). When students commit to developing the plan they are more likely to succeed and with success comes

Adlerian theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may be thought to have many similarities. This may be because CBT is rooted in Adlerian theory (Sperry, 2017). This paper discusses Adlerian theory, then Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Both of these sections include the theoretical basis for, and interventions or techniques used, within each approach. Also discussed are key points specific to counseling in schools pertaining to, and skills necessary for counselors utilizing, each approach. This paper then explains the similarities and differences between Adlerian theory and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Adlerian Theory highlights the importance of focusing on the individual and the concept of social interest in relation to an individual’s desire to have a sense belonging within society. Emphasized within the theory is the idea that behavior is goal-oriented and individuals have the capacity for growth (Dufrene, Henderson, and Eckart, 2016). In the video presented on Adlerian Theory (Psychotherapy.net, 1997), Diane Kjos, Ph.D. and Jon Carlson PsyD. begin with engaging in a discussion on the theoretical approach to provide background on the theory. To illustrate the application of the theory within the helping relationship, a session is then presented for review using Adlerian Theory with Dr. Carson and a client, Gina, followed by questioning and feedback from the audience and hosts on the session.

Alfred Adler was the founder of Adlerian Counseling. He was born in 1870 in the country of Austria. who gave his theory the name Individual Psychology, because he wanted people to see that his theory and methods were designed to help clients help themselves. He believed that everyone had and internal need to be a part of society, and a desire to contribute to that society. That everyone strives for perfection, and everyone initially feels inferior to everyone else. He believed that when that feeling is not overcome, inferiority complexes develop, and if a person tries to overcompensate for inferiority, the develop superiority complex.

I have always lived by the principle that the past does not define you, that present choices and actions do; my children heard this “mother’s quip” after every mistake, failure, or road-bump in life. I am also highly intrigued by other the core principles of freedom, responsibility, focus on the present, action, behavior, thoughts; all of which are only effective when precipitated by a therapeutic and empathetic client-therapist relationship. This theory incorporates many of my core beliefs into a neat, but not necessarily perfect, package. Some strengths of reality therapy include its effectiveness across a diverse population, it is very goal-oriented, there is a focus on the present, immediate action and results, and it looks toward the future where existential considerations can be explored (Tan, 2011). Some of the weaknesses are its unproportionate view of sin and the fallenness of mankind, its neglect of the past and/or the unconscious in reviewing unresolved issues, rejection of transference and countertransference considerations, and a lack of empirical research to support its effectiveness (Tan,

An important part of our learning and growing experience must stem from our ability to analyze and reflect upon the groups that we have been members in. This reflection can define our understanding of the weaknesses both in ourselves and in the others within our group; and it can help to shape the way that we act in future groups. Adjusting ourselves to compensate for our weaknesses, based upon an honest and thorough examination of our actions within a group setting, is one of most important thing for any person to do. It is only through this evaluation that we can improve ourselves and our interactions with others. This paper will examine a group that was required to make an important decision about adding a new member

Upon watching the movie Antwone Fisher, I found that Psychodynamic theory and Adlerian theory would serve well to treating the movie’s main character, Antwone. Antwone is an African American man who struggles with his emotionally unstable life. He joined the Navy after leaving Cleveland, but was plagued with anger and temperament issues which stem from his childhood. These issues, upon watching further into the movie, are associated with the emotional and physical abuse that was inflicted upon him via varying authoritarian figures from his foster family. These childhood issues have since caused Antwone to struggle finding a self-image and identity that he can call his very own.

Theories / Interventions Both Adlerian and cognitive-behavior therapists encourage establishing defined goals as being beneficial to the therapeutic process (Dryden, 2006; Bitter, 2007).   For that reason, counselors following these theories are both directive and action-oriented, which is an important factor in holding member accountable for themselves and enhances the therapeutic process.  Adlerian counselors often use teaching or psycho-education to provide clients with resources to become better functioning members of society (Carlson et al., 2006).  Further, through the practice of giving members homework assignments participants are encouraged to utilize the skills learned during group in their natural environment to promote responsibility

The goal of reality therapy is to help clients connect or reconnect with the people they desire to have in their quality world. It is the therapists role to provide a safe environment and act as a collaborator, assisting clients in discovering what their wants and hopes are for a better future. Clients are taught to actively engage in self-evaluation and challenged to address their behavior. It is essential for therapist to make connections with clients, specifically for those who are there involuntary because it helps the client meet their needs of belonging, being respected, heard, and

Reality Therapy deals with conscious behavioral problems. It is imperative that clients self-evaluate, develop, and commit to a plan of action. This kind of therapy also provides a structure in which clients and therapist can measure the degree and nature of changes being made. Goals are specific, and clients are held accountable for not following through. Responsibility!!! The goal of reality therapy is to engage in behavior that satisfies one's needs in ways that do not interfere with others' fulfilling their needs. Responsible people have learned to take effective control over their lives. The theoretical basis for Reality Therapy is choice theory, Choice theory has basic needs when we feel bad, we are missing one or more of these. Love

Adlerian therapy techniques are aimed to work with person’s way of viewing the world around it and correct its behavior through conscious awareness of one’s actions and goals of life. For instance, the technique of “catching oneself” is based on the client’s ability to be conscious about its actions and to constantly be attentive about its actions. The rationale of this technique that it is a lot easier for a person to correct the unwanted behavior because he or she is aware of the purpose of those behaviors and is aware about the goals that person really wants to achieve. In this way, there is no problem with motivation to

An integrated approach will allow for this writer to incorporate concepts and techniques from multiple therapies. This writer’s integrated approach consists of Choice Theory as primary while techniques are used for Adlerian Therapy, Behavior Therapy, and Reality Therapy. The Behavior Therapy technique Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Adlerian Therapy technique Phase 2: Explore the Individual’s Psychological Dynamics. By combining these therapies allows for a complete understanding of the client as a whole. The integrated approach will discuss the following aspects which include: underlying principles, therapeutic relationship, case conceptualization and assessment, intervention and goal achievement, and goal setting.

In 1902, Alfred Adler was invited by Freud to become his group to discuss new ideas in psychology after seeing him publicly defend some of his own ideas. Adler was an active member as well as vocal using this group as a forum to develop and debate his emerging ideas of the human condition (Fall, Holden, & Marquis, 2004). Five years later, he developed his first theoretical work entitled, Organic Inferiority and Its Psychical Compensation. In the following years, Adler became the president of the International Psycho-analytic Society and began to openly disagree with Freud’s perspectives of

The most popular and extensively researched situational theory of leadership was first proposed by Fred Piedler during the 1960s. Fiedler's model claims that group performance depends on the interaction of the leader style and the favorableness of the situation. Fiedlers major contributions consist of(l) iden-tifying the leadership orientation of the leader and developing a way to measure it, and (2) identifying three situational factors influencing leadership and developing a method of measuring them

Adlerian goals of therapy addresses the right concepts to discuss with one’s client, such as; reducing the feeling of inferiority, re-directing clients strive for meaning, and increasing one’s feeling of community. These three concepts stands out due to the