Re: Concentration Problems

Mary,

Assuming that the concentration is not due to an organic problem or substance abuse, the Adlerian would explore the purpose of a lack of concentration. In school children, it may reflect a lack of interest in a teacher or subject. Or, it may be the symptom of a pampered child who does not wish to cooperate in a situation that he feels to be unfavorable to him. "Poor concentration" can be used to defeat an overly directive or coercive adult. Improperly diagnosed hearing or visual problems can also contribute to the symptom.

What we include and exclude from concentration is quite revealing. Generally, the degree and quality of concentration can best be understood is relation to the individual's unconscious fictional final goal. It is a convenient way to avoid anything that does not wish to think about.

Dr. Stein

Replies:

Laziness, too?, by Dan Bollinger, 11/9/98 Re: Laziness Too?, by Henry Stein, 11/10/98 Re:The term 'laziness' has no place in therapy, by Monica, 1/10/00 Re:The term 'laziness' has no place in therapy, by Henry Stein, 1/14/00 when do symptoms NOT serve the final goal?, by Julie, 07/15/03

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