Techniques of Individual Psychology
Adler's Model - Stages of Treatment
1. Establishing the Therapeutic Relationship and Setting Goals
2. Assessment, Analysis, and Understanding of the Person and the Problem
3. Reeducation, Insight, and Interpretation
4. Reorientation, Reinforcement, Termination, and Follow-up
(Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014, p. 71-75)
1. Establishing the Therapeutic Relationship and Setting Goals
- Encouragement is essential
2. Assessment, Analysis, and Understanding of the Person and the Problem
- The counselor collects information about the client by conducting an interview.
- Information can be gathered by asking questions about family background, lifestyle, goals, history, and much more.
3. Reeducation, Insight, and Interpretation
- This stage can be challenging for clinicians because they need to be encouraging and challenging
- Focus on the present rather than the past
- More concerned with consequence than with unconscious motivation
- Present interpretations in ways that are likely to be accepted by clients
4. Reorientation, Reinforcement, Termination, and Follow-up
- Once clients have gained insight, the client moves forward in choosing healthier goals and life changes.
- The clinician supports the client in developing courage and taking on new challenges
- The clinician reinforces positive changes, the clinician & the client then agree on follow-up procedures to ensure the client stays on track and continues positive growth
(Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014, p. 71-75)