Monday, July 15

Individual Psychology in a Changing World – Eva Dreikurs Ferguson

Contemporary society is undergoing rapid changes in standards, values, and expectations regarding human actions and relationships. Adlerian psychology, founded a century ago, anticipated some of these changes and provides solid and workable solutions to many contemporary challenges.

Tuesday, July 16

Dreams – Gerhard Baumer

In this presentation there will be a short introduction that tells the latest findings in dream research. There will be a demonstration how therapists can use dreams in therapy and counseling.

Wednesday, July 17

Movement and Boundaries – Pauline Hofstra

As humans we are both‘a part of’and‘a-part from’the social world. We have our own psychological inner world (based on lifestyle and private logic), with psychological boundaries that separate us from the outside world and the inner world of others. This plenary will examine how self-boundary awareness and maintenance of our inner world can enhance self-esteem, autonomy, compassion, mutual respect and social interest in our relationships with others.

Thursday, July 18

The Original Positive Psychology – Richard Watts

The contemporary relevance of Adler’s thinking is evident in many streams of contemporary psychological thinking, including positive psychology. This lecture will address the enormous common ground between Adler’s mature theoretical ideas and the contemporary positive psychology movement in demonstrating that Adler’s psychological theory and approach to helping people is the original positive psychology.

Friday, July 19

Rhythm and Social Interest – Jon Sperry

This presentation will examine how rhythm activities and group drumming can foster social interest among individuals and groups. Participants will be invited to participate in various rhythm activities to experience and understand how social interest can be introduced in small and large group settings.