Session Title: ABC’s of Adlerian Psychology
Session Description
Adlerian Psychology is a holistic approach to human behavior that emphasizes the importance of overcoming feelings of inferiority and also striving to achieve a sense of belonging. This theory focuses on tapping into our inner strengths and resources to create movement towards positive outcomes. This workshop will introduce Adlerian Psychology through several activities and it will review some of the history of how Adler and Dreikurs' ideas laid the foundational framework for Positive Discipline.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
understand the core tenets of Adlerian theory.
apply Adlerian theory in their own lives through several application activities.
list how Adler and Dreikurs' ideas laid the foundational framework for Positive Discipline.
Presenter Bio Jon Sperry, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Lynn University and is also a staff therapist at the Counseling and Psychological Services at Florida Atlantic University. From 2017-2018 he served as President of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP). Sperry holds a Diplomate in Adlerian Psychotherapy and is currently the Co-Editor of the Journal of Individual Psychology. He has co-authored eight psychotherapy textbooks and has lectured in 24 different countries.
Registration
Continuing Education Credits
1.5 CE credits for this session. The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723.
Special Needs/Accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact onlinelearning@positivediscipline.org in advance.
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