Adlerian Counseling Process

Purpose of Adlerian Counseling

• The overall counseling process in Adlerian therapy is designed to assist a client with growth.

The Four Stages of the Adlerian Counseling Process

• Stage 1: Relationship

  • The primary focus of the first stage is on building the therapeutic relationship.

• Stage 2: Investigation

  • The therapist's focus in the second stage is on understanding the client.

• Stage 3: Interpretation

  • The therapist's focus in the third stage is on explaining client behavior in a way that makes sense to the client.

• Stage 4: Reorientation

  • The therapist's focus in the fourth stage is on strengthening client social interest.

Role of Interventions, Intuition, and Creativity

• Adler did not propose specific interventions because of the uniqueness of each client.
• Instead of prescribed techniques, Adler emphasized counselor intuition and creativity.