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Understanding the
Individual
Adlerian Theory
The practice and belief that people as
individuals should be validated, connected,
and made to feel significant.
It is important in discovering ways to help
the person move forward if they are seeking
to improve their lives.
As applied to therapy, it focuses on the entire
individual and embraces the personality as
the development of children and environmental
influences.
Alfred Adler
Ophthalmologist Psychiatrist
An inferiority complex
is a fundamental feeling of
inadequacy due to real
or imagined social,
psychological, intellectual,
or physical defects.
Birth Order Effects : Myths
This is simply a quiz to see whether or not birth
order really does affect our personalities.
What position are you in your family birth order?:
Oldest Middle Youngest Only Other
Mostly A’s: You are most likely the oldest child or an only child.
You take on leadership roles and strive for perfection. You interact
well with adults and are not afraid to take on responsibility. You
are usually confident and laid back. People often have high
expectations from you.
Mostly B’s: You are most likely the middle child or "other". You
may feel inferior, unwanted and misunderstood. However you
tend to have great social skills and are very creative.
Mostly C’s: You are most likely the last born, or the baby. You tend
to be outgoing, a risk taker, with great social skills. You may enjoy
being in the spotlight. However, you may sometimes be a bit
absent minded.
How Can Adlerian Theory Help?
Adlerian therapy can help individuals gain
confidence in themselves to help them make
confident decisions.