During this consultation hour, Drs. Carlson and Colker continue to discuss the case of Archie, who was presented during the previous consultation hour (see Adlerian Consultation Hour with Drs. Jon Carlson and Jay Colker- 03-01-2016 for original case). In order to help Dr. Carlson gain new insight into the case, Dr. Colker assumed the role of the clinical supervisor.

Client, Archie, is a 31-year old male who is currently married and has a one year old child, and the client grew up in the Louisiana oil field. As an early adult the client saw a machine ‘eat up’ a good friend and the friend lost his life. The client moved to the Midwest to come live with family, and shortly after the family kicked him out to live in the street. The client was demonstrating depressive symptoms, anxiety, and somatic complaints.  The client described his father as abusive, self- centered, and aggressive. He described his mother as the opposite, excessively loving. Dr. Jay Colker and Dr. Jon Carlson discuss the client and possible explanations of the client’s behavior. In addition, possible treatment plans were discussed for the client. Dr. Colker suggests taking a positive approach with the client and mentioning to Archie how successful he has been so far with his situations and his decisions.

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Areas of Focus: Positive Psychology, Family Constellation, Courage/Encouragement/Discouragement, Case Conceptualizatons, Individual Therapy, Adlerian Counseling/Psychotherapy, Jon Carlson , Jay Colker
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Something Old Is Something New: Adler's Humanistic and Positive Psychology Approach to Counseling

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Areas of Focus: Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Individual Psychology/Adlerian Psychology, Richard Watts
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Adler's Individual Psychology The Original Positive Psychology

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Areas of Focus: Superiority Striving/Goal Striving/Superiority Complex, Positive Psychology, Gemeinschaftsgefühl: Community Feeling/Social Feeling/Social Interest, Richard Watts
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Within the last two decades, an interest has grown in studies and interventions examining human strengths, virtues, and well-being with the increasing popularity of the positive psychology movement. There has been an increasing interest in focusing on strengths, solutions, resilience and thriving of individuals even after traumatic experiences. Alfred Adler has been considered as the forefather of such strength based approach. During this session Dr. Steve Hamm explores an Adlerian based group counseling program which integrated positive psychology interventions with youth in a residential treatment center. He describes how Adlerian theory aligns with the positive psychology and discuss how clients’ response to positive interventions differed from responses typically received in problem focused groups. Lecture atendees are invited to participate in a couple of fun activities, empirically validated as effective means to reduce depression. Open discussion, questions, and sharing of ideas is strongly encouraged.

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Areas of Focus: Positive Psychology, Group Therapy and Multiple Therapy
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Within the last two decades, an interest has grown in studies and interventions examining human strengths, virtues, and well-being with the increasing popularity of the positive psychology movement. There has been an increasing interest in focusing on strengths, solutions, resilience and thriving of individuals even after traumatic experiences. Alfred Adler has been considered as the forefather of such strength based approach. During this session Dr. Steve Hamm explores an Adlerian based group counseling program which integrated positive psychology interventions with youth in a residential treatment center. He describes how Adlerian theory aligns with the positive psychology and discuss how clients’ response to positive interventions differed from responses typically received in problem focused groups. Lecture atendees are invited to participate in a couple of fun activities, empirically validated as effective means to reduce depression. Open discussion, questions, and sharing of ideas is strongly encouraged.

Video Length: 1:20:00

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Areas of Focus: Positive Psychology, Group Therapy and Multiple Therapy
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This newsletter of the Section on Positive Psychology of the American Psychological Association's Division 17- Society of Counseling Psychology. Summer, 2009. This newsletter covers information about how Positive Psychology is being used on Baylor University's campus, and includes articles about Positive Psychology's influence at the University of Kansas and in the American Psychological Association. Articles in this newsletter address the mental health needs of college students, and how university counseling centers are applying positive psychology theory and practice to assist their student body. Contributions from Drs. Jeana Magyar-Moe, Roderick D. Hetzel, Susan Matlock-Hetzel, and Danny Singley. Special Interest, Dr. Eva Dreikurs Ferguson's article  "Adlerian Psychology is Positive Psychology- and much more" describing Adlerian psychology's influence on positive psychology. This resource was provided by Dr. Eva Dreikurs Ferguson, and uploaded here by permission of the section on Positive Psychology of Division 17 of the APA. A full citation of this resource is as follows: Positive Psychology section, American Psychological Association. (2009, Summer). Naming & Nurturing. Positive Psychology newsletter, 1-17. Originally published in the APA Division 17 Newsletter Positive Psychology in 2009.

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Areas of Focus: Eva Dreikurs Ferguson, Positive Psychology
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Positive Psychology Newsletter Summer 2009 (.pdf)

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The purpose of this presentation is to explore the main positive psychology concepts and research findings through the theoretical lens of Individual Psychology. The specific research results in positive psychology will be aligned with Adlerian theory. Some concepts such as Broaden and Build theory, set point theory, different conceptions of happiness, hope, optimism, compassion, self-compassion will be explored.

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1. Participants will gain an understanding of Adlerian roots of positive psychology
2. Participants will learn how some specific positive psychology concepts align with Adlerian theory and practice
3. Participants will learn some positive psychology research results to inform their research and practice 

 

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Areas of Focus: Psychotherapy/Counseling Interventions/Techniques, Practice Areas, Positive Psychology, Adlerian Counseling/Psychotherapy
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