Adlerian Theory

Dale V Wayman, PhD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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