Doing-a-Lifestyle vs. Study-Analysis

John,

We do not use the Dreikursian technique of "doing a lifestyle" at the Alfred Adler Institute of San Francisco. Our mentor, Sophia de Vries, who studied with Adler, believed that this procedure, as well as other Dreikurs attempts to simplify, systematize, and speed up training and treatment had lost the depth, diplomacy, and creativity that characterized Adler's approach.

We believe that students and clinicians need the experience of a complete study-analysis, not only to identify their life style limitations, but to overcome them. In this format, the creative aspect of every stage of psychotherapy is demonstrated and explained. Our goal is to inspire each individual toward optimal personal as well as professional development. The character of the therapist must become congruent with Adlerian philosophy, theory, and practice.

Replies:

Doing Vs. Being, by J. Gessner, 5/15/96 Dissolving the Style of Life, and Meta-Motivation, by Henry Stein, 5/17/96 Life Style, by Dale Pietrzak, 10/9/96

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