Yes, Adler was humble and very Creative

• The place of values by Martha Edwards, 2/11/96
  • A Socratic Examination of Values by Henry Stein, 2/19/96
    
    

Dr. Stein, I am glad you posted more some information about the Socratic Method. I was not sure what it was, but once I read your explanation, I could picture Adler talking to a "nasty" adolescent who used to throw objects at his teacher. I am sure you know about this incident, but I do not have the references with me. Well, Adler watched the adolescent for a while (creative therapy?), and then he told the child that he appeared to be short for his age. To the angry response from the adolescent, he told him, that, well… he was small too, and small people try to feel superior by acting up. And he went up and down on his toes, to mark his statement.

Yes, he was humble, and creative. How many therapists can match that?

Carmen Knowles

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