This course is designed to assist participants to identify and explore the losses and gains inherent in major life transitions, eg. aging, career change, retirement, graduation, marriage/partnership, empty family nest, separation/divorce. Through the use of early recollections, anniversary dates and the exploration of life tasks, participants will gain increased insight and strategies to manage major life transitions. Open to youth.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to describe their current personal transitions with the five life task areas.
2. Participants will be able to discuss the three stages of the transition process.
3. Participants will be able to detail, in writing, their first experiences in children of managing life transitions.
4. Participants will be able to compare childhood and present-day transitions and explore similarities and differences in coping strategies. 


When direct suggestions no longer work, the best Adlerian indirect and non-linear treatment comes into play. From Early Recollections and metaphors to the Pushbutton technique and The Question to Ha-Ha/Aha therapeutic humor and Acting As If, Adlerian treatment is holistic, refreshing, relational, and engaging. The Adlerian treatment addresses the client’s challenges (lack of cooperation with life, struggles with belongingness) by activating their creative power of self. It also tests a therapist’s tolerance, flexibility, insightfulness, and comfort with their own imperfection. The workshop invites participants to understand, practice, and experience the best of Adlerian treatment approaches in live demonstrations, small group exercises, and dyadic practice. Open to therapists/counselors, students, coaches, educators. Not open to youth.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will notice and articulate examples of therapeutic use of non-linear interventions (metaphors, early recollections, paradox, and humor)
2. Participants will offer at least three interventions based on a mock scenario that would support the client’s healthier life movement
3. Participants will practice at least two interventions in small groups or dyads.
4. Participants will describe their own experience during Adlerian practice tasks (degree of flexibility, sense of mastery, level of tolerance to own and others’ imperfections) 

The course is sponsored by Adler University for 10 continuing education hours for psychologists. The course is open to psychologists and non-psychologists.

The course is sponsored by Adler University for 10 continuing education hours for IL marriage and family therapists. The course is open to all.

Using the Crucial Cs model this course will explore the way technology is changing the way we interact and connect with others. We will discuss these issues and opportunities from an individual psychology perspective covering main concepts including (but not limited too) social interest, striving, lifestyle, private logic, and the requirements for psychologically healthy human beings. It will examine the relationship we have with technology and roles it plays in our clients’ mental health. This course will explore areas and cases that exist in counseling and everyday life. Students will learn a model, based on the writings of Adler, Dreikurs, Bettner and Lew, and others that would prepare them to assist clients, students, and children that have an unhealthy relationship with technology.

Learning objectives:

1. Describe the Crucial Cs
2. Explain the connection between IP and Technology Use in understanding one’s movement in life and strategies in overcoming life challenges 
3. Identify technological themes and characteristics in individuals’ lives and how they relate to IP. 
4. Identify and practice with metaphors in technological behaviors
   

The course is sponsored by Adler University for 10 continuing education hours for psychologists. The course is open to psychologists and non-psychologists.

Participants will be equipped with the knowledge to appropriately assess and respond to crises and which interventions to use to de-escalate, support, and resolve the situation. Participants will be taught how to cope with the stress and emotions that may arise from managing a crisis, and practice self-care techniques to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue. Open to anyone (no youth).

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand what a crisis is.
2. Assess the situation, risk and needs of an individual in crisis
3. Learn appropriate and effective crisis intervention strategies
4. Learn a range of approaches to maintain self-care when managing a crisis

Early recollections (ERs) reveal the individual’s lifestyle, strengths, and current experience. They therefore are a primary technique for understanding and working with clients in therapy, counseling, and supervision. This course provides supervision for participants in a safe and encouraging setting, using the power of ERs of the therapist. The course is for therapists and counsellors. Instructions will be provided for the preparation of case studies to present. Only therapists and counsellors. Not open to youth

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognizing the value of early recollections in lifestyle work
2. Identifying early recollections as metaphors
3. Practising encouragement and growth in supervision work
4. Understanding the power of early recollections in supervision 


In these current times, Adler’s practical wisdom is needed now more than ever. Learning to live Adler’s theory through experiential practices provides an anchor of courage to deal with deep loss, disappointment, failure, and fear. In this class we will experience methods to take us from despair to hope; to choosing LIFE and growing through what we are going through. Open to all.

Learning Objectives:
1. Define life’s challenges, where movement needs to happen, and what prevents it
2. Apply Adler’s theory promoting Resilience/ Growth Mindset through demonstrations, experiential activities, and psychodrama
3. Identify the power of nature and ritual in becoming resilient
4. Experience simple rituals and practical methods to move through deep loss, reduce polarization, build connection, and become a peaceful eye in the storm

Using Adler Dreikurs principles of understanding adolescents we will explore private logic, behaviours and search for meaning. We will analyse typical modern challenges of adolescents like being independent, identity, social media, bullying etc. The theory and the techniqures will be taught by means of live demo. Open to people who are working with adolescents. Open to youth.

Learning Objectives:
1. explain how private logic operates for adolescents
2. recognize and describe goals of behaviour
3. analyse how virtual life has an impact on their real life
4. strategies to develop self esteem, self trust, resilience, social interest

Dive into an open forum exploring how Individual Psychology and Adlerian principles can be effectively communicated to Gen Z. Learn strategies for using social media platforms and TikTok to engage and educate the new generation. This course focuses on innovative methods for knowledge transfer and capturing the interest of emerging Adlerian practitioners. Designed for clinicians, educators, and open to youth!

Learning Objectives:
1. Develop social media strategies
2. Create Adlerian TikTok content
3. Integrate IP themes and teachings within Gen Z zeitgeist
4. Facilitate experiential learning

Gemeinschaftsgefühl (Community Feeling and Social Interest) lies at the very core of Individual Psychology. This is seen as an ideal state that we strive towards. What are the challenges we face in today’s society? ICASSI will allow us to consider how Individual Psychology can offer practical ways of navigating the challenges posed to different populations in the modern world. Open to both therapists and non-professionals. Beginners and those with more experience seeking to develop their personal self-awareness.

Learning Objectives:
1. To understand and define Gemeinschaftsgefühl (Community Feeling and Social Interest)
2. To identify challenges towards living in a society based on equality and democracy in today’s world
3. To understand our personal values and how these relate to cooperative living
4. To identify ways in which we can increase our cooperation with others and contribution to both our immediate and wider societies

The course looks into Adlerian theory and its practical application in family dynamics, focusing on the “us vs. them” mindset that often arises between generations, gender roles, and societal influences. Participants will explore how conflicts between kids and parents, parents and grandparents, mothers and fathers, and other common divides can hinder cooperation and social interest. Through discussions and activities, the course will present strategies rooted in Adlerian theory to foster empathy, understanding, and collaboration, allowing individuals to become the best versions of themselves both within and beyond the family unit. This course will empower participants to break through common divides—whether generational, gender-related, or societal pressures—to create more cooperative, respectful, and emotionally healthy relationships within the family and community. Open to all.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand key Adlerian principles related to parenting and family dynamics.
2. Explore the roots of power struggles in families and strategies for overcoming them
3. Learn practical, positive approaches for encouraging cooperative behavior in children.
4. Develop personal insights into how childhood experiences shape parenting styles

This course is focusing on applying positive discipline principles in the workplace. Participants will explore strategies for fostering respectful, collaborative, and productive work environments through Adlerian concepts. The course will provide tools for managing conflicts, building strong interpersonal relationships, and promoting accountability, all while maintaining a positive and encouraging workplace culture. Not open to youth.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to apply Adlerian principles to create a workplace environment that fosters mutual respect, collaboration, and effective communication.
2. Participants will be able to implement positive discipline strategies that promote accountability and personal responsibility while maintaining a supportive and constructive work atmosphere.
3. Participants will be able to identify and manage workplace conflicts using positive and solution-focused approaches to improve team dynamics and productivity.
4. Participants will be able to develop practical techniques for enhancing interpersonal relationships in the workplace, encouraging a culture of encouragement and shared responsibility.