Adlerian and Cognitive Therapies

• Adler in the mainstream by Peter Gambino, Ph.D., 1/15/98
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    • Adlerian and Cognitive Therapies by Henry Stein, 3/17/98
      
      

Some comments: What I found interesting in the issue of JCP is the commonalities between the cognitive, constructivist and Adlerian models. There are certainally differences, but Adler's intuitions may be receiving fuller development and moving in new directions. With investigators integrating these concepts a broader concept of human development and change could be develop. One in keeping with Adler's spirit. As for Socratic dialogue, Beck, Ellis and others (e.g., Linehan) have all employed the concept in various ways. It would seem that the approach could take a variety of forms depending on the theory used. In regards to the "lack of awareness," I think the charge often leveled against Adlerians remains, no systematic development of the theory or practice appears in the literature. Material is drawn from original sources. Freud's theory has evolved into many directions (eg. Watchel's Psychoanalysis, Behaivor Therapy and the Relatinal World). It does not seem that Adlerian theory has gone through the same evolution. Then again, I am new to Adler.

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