Adlerian Theory

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Sep 26, 20224 min read

Language and Counseling

From my perspective, it seems that many counselors tend to agree that our emotions are housed in our first language. Many Adlerians...

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Jan 4, 20226 min read

The Use of Humor as an Intervention

“No one likes to look up all the time; it makes the back of the neck tired.” -- Adler “If a child climbs on a window sill 20 stories up,...

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Mar 27, 20211 min read

The Law of the Low Doorway

This principle demonstrates the practical, natural, and sensible utility of Adlerian theory. There is a method for everything in life...

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Aug 21, 20201 min read

Friends and family are protective factors against depression

"The extensive research identified socializing as the most impactful defensive against depressive symptoms; more specifically confiding...

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Aug 7, 20201 min read

Creating a Treatment Plan

Recently, in my supervision group we reviewed the way that an Adlerian would make a treatment plan. Here is the outline for such: 1....

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Aug 5, 20202 min read

Adlerian reflections on children resuming school

Schools in many parts of the world are opening or will be opening soon. Three questions for students that seem pertinent: 1) What did you...

Dale V Wayman, PhD

Jul 25, 20202 min read

Adlerian Counseling During COVID-19: A Short Demonstration

Adlerian theory is applicable to all phases of life, noting that transitions can cause developmental crises during which counseling is...

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