| Course Number, Instructor and Course Title | English | German | Open to Youth |
| 401 – Bluvshtein, Marina- Early recollections as window into psychopathology | X | ||
| 402 – Callus, Joyce – There must be another way (Parenting) | X | ||
| 403 – Echle, Erika – Konfliktlösungen in der Schule/ Resolving conflicts in school | X | X | |
| 404 – Fitzgerald, Michael – Using Social Interest and Early Memories to find a client’s goals | X | ||
| 405 – Greenhalgh, Bruce – Integrating Mindfulness with Adlerian Psychology | X | ||
| 406 – John, Karen – Social equality in action | X | ||
| 407 – Joosten, Theo – Cooperative Problem Solving | X | ||
| 408 – Landscheidt, Uti – Advanced Art Therapy | X | ||
| 409 – Levitt-Frank, Mia – From vision to reality – making a difference through community development | X | ||
| 410 – Sperry, Jon – Mental health from an Adlerian perspective | X | ||
| 411 – Verge, Begum – Professional Coaching & IP | X |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
| Mornings (11:00 – 13:00) |
| 401 – Bluvshtein, Marina- Early recollections as window into psychopathologyUsing Early Recollections is one of the two major windows into the human nature and one of the most powerful ways of improving it. How useful is the ER work in understanding and treatment of specific psychopathologies? The course will provide an opportunity of ER work with depression, anxiety, OCD, Borderline Personality disorder, suicidal ideation, alcoholism, ADHD, and other clinical conditions. |
| 402 – Callus, Joyce – There must be another way (Parenting)One of the most demanding commitments in life is parenting / teaching. There are no perfect parents, but thanks to the tools provided by Adler and Dreikurs this mission may become more fruitful for all. Going through childrens’ development, understanding goals of negative behaviour, encouragement, positive discipline and effective communication all put into practice will make a difference. Please join our workshop for this adventure . |
| 403 – Echle, Erika – Konfliktlösungen in der Schule/ Resolving conflicts in schoolIn diesem Kurs lernen Sie, Probleme in Schulklassen zielgerichtet, konstruktiv und kooperativ zu lösen. Die Grundlage ist die gegenseitige Wertschätzung und der Glaube an den Wert jedes Einzelnen. Wie kann ich Verantwortung abgeben und trotzdem einen Weg finden, eine Klasse zu führen? Durch Beispiele wie Klassenrat, Ermutigung, Vertragsarbeit, Lehrer-Schüler-/Elterngespräche versuchen wir Lösungen gemeinsam zu finden.In this course you will learn how to solve problems in school classes in a targeted, constructive and cooperative manner. The basis is mutual respect and belief in the value of each individual. How can I give up responsibility and still find a way to run a class? Through examples such as class meeting, encouragement, contract work, teacher-student/parent talks, we try to find solutions together. |
| 404 – Fitzgerald, Michael – Using Social Interest and Early Memories to find a client’s goalsThrough the practical application of social interest in this experiential course, participants will explore the ability ‘to stand in another’s shoes, feel with their heart and see with their eyes’ (Alfred Adler), and identify with the co-operation of the client using Socratic questioning unpack early memories that will help reveal the individual Adlerian typology/goals to the client. |
| 405 – Greenhalgh, Bruce – Integrating Mindfulness with Adlerian PsychologyIt is increasingly recognized that mindfulness is beneficial in a range of applications, developing and strengthening: self-awareness, awareness of others, emotional regulation, somatic awareness, compassion for self and others , Therapeutic relationship. Many counsellors, teachers and educators are including what are being labelled ‘mindfulness techniques’ and ‘mindfulness informed approaches’ in their teaching or practices without any formal mindfulness training or education. This training will explain mindfulness in line with the guidelines from the British Association of Mindfulness Based Approaches and how mindfulness when used correctly and appropriately complements Adlerian Psychology. |
| 406 – John, Karen – Social equality in actionSocial equality and democracy require new ways of leading and relating, yet we struggle to exercise our rights and responsibilities. We will look at leadership styles – autocratic, democratic and laissez faire, what prevents us from exercising our own, and recognizing others’ authority, and explore feelings and actions that undermine democratic living by working in teams, examining ERs and using psychodrama to identify lifestyle issues and dilemmas. |
| 407 – Joosten, Theo – Cooperative Problem SolvingIn families, community or professional settings, people meet problems. This course will explore practical ways of helping each other find encouraging solutions to these social challenges. Respectful listening, personal attitude and the incident method will get special attention. Participants will be able to apply the incident method. Case examples provided by the participants will be used. |
| 408 – Landscheidt, Uti – Advanced Art Therapy and LifestyleThis is an introductory course for participants who do not have much knowledge and experience in Individual Psychology and who look for an exciting and relaxing course to learn about lifestyle. It is based on Sadie Tee Dreikurs’ teaching nad her book “Cows can be purple”. No experience in painting is necessary. |
| 409 – Levitt-Frank, Mia – From vision to reality – making a difference through community developmentWe can all make a difference in the lives of others and our community. Creating a value-based vision, sharing it with others, and defining a plan for action enhances our courage and passion to contribute. In this interactive workshop all participants will access their courage, passion and creativity to make a difference in their community back home. We will work step by step, creating a vision and plan for action, including encouragement, and constructive feedback for each participant. We will discover how transforming a vision to reality, focusing on contribution to the community, empowers and encourages ourselves! |
| 410 – Sperry, Jon – Mental health from an Adlerian perspectiveThis workshop will highlight the intersectionality of lifestyle assessment and case conceptualization. Both lifestyle assessment and case conceptualization are crucial in treatment and intervention planning in Adlerian counseling. The link among lifestyle assessment and conceptualization will be explained and demonstrated. |
| 411 – Verge, Begum – Professional Coaching & IPThis course offers a foundational model of Professional Coaching through a creative, interactive and hands-on approach. The course also integrates principles of Individual Psychology into a model for personal or professional coaching. By offering a framework for coaching and class demonstrations, participants will anchor themselves in a coaching mindset while practicing some key competencies of professional coaching as outlined by the International Coach Federation (ICF). https://coachingfederation.org/ |
