Adlerian Counseling: A Viable Approach for Contemporary Practice by Richard E. Watts

Alfred Adler died in 1937 having created a personality theory and approach to counseling so far ahead of his time that many contemporary approaches have “discovered” many of Adler ‘s fundamental conclusions, often without recognition of his vision and influence. Many students, educators, and practitioners may view the Adlerian approach as an antiquated model; that is, one having limited utility in contemporary practice. This paper briefly overviews some fundamental tenets of Adlerian counseling and psychotherapy and discusses the contemporary viability of the approach.