The Western Pennsylvania Society for Adlerian Psychology
Presents
The Dr. Kurt Adler Patient Intake Interview
This DVD presentation provides the extraordinary opportunity to observe Dr. Kurt Adler
conducting an intake interview.
A free workshop open to the general public, psychologists, counselors, social workers and anyone
interested in learning more about the Adlerian concepts of therapy provided in a series of real time
lessons presented as only the genius and humanity of Kurt Adler can.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
10 AM to 12 PM
Bethel Park Library - 5100 West Library Road, Bethel Park, 15102
This workshop will include a review of the basic principles of Adlerian Psychology, the four
phases/processes of Adlerian therapy and the viewing of a DVD of Dr. Kurt Adler conducting an initial
therapy session with a 53 yr old woman with a history of depression and anxiety. Dr. Adler provides a
series of real time lessons in how to communicate with a new client/patient, how to control the
process, how to reach into the client/patient’s mind and then offer constructive ideas and principles
that take hold even in a first time meeting.
Objectives:
To understand the core principles of Adlerian Psychology
To understand the four phases of Adlerian Therapy
To recognize that the Adlerian approach can be applied in the real world
Discussion Moderator: Pat Walton-Donalies, Past President and Founder of WPSAP.
About the Society:
The Western Pennsylvania Society for Adlerian Psychology promotes the educational theories and practical techniques of
Dr. Alfred Adler, a leading theorist in the field of mental health and the founder of child guidance centers. His theory of
Individual Psychology promotes a holistic approach for each individual and is based on a model of growth. His teachings
are applicable to parent/child relationships and counseling for individuals and families.
Continuing Education Credits:
Two (2) hours of Continuing Education will be awarded. This program is co-sponsored by the North American Society of
Adlerian Psychology (NASAP). NASAP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing
education for psychologists. NASAP is also approved by the NASW to offer continuing education programs for social
workers. NASAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. WPSAP is approved to sponsor continuing
education for ACT 48 for educators in the state of Pennsylvania Cancellation Policy: Should the event have to be
cancelled WPSAP will send out emails to all in the WPSAP address book. If you are not on that list, please check with the
Bethel Park Library the morning of the event (412-835-2207).To insure an email contact, please send your email address
to pawaltond@verizon.net. Special needs requests should be directed to Kerry Kennelly at 412 716 2078. There is a
nominal charge of $15.00 to process CEs for non-members of WPSAP or NASAP.
Visit our Web site at: http://www.wpsap.org