Psychology: Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy Emphasis, (Psy.D.)

  

Program Overview

Adler University doctoral students working toward the Psy.D. may pursue advanced training in Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy concurrently with their doctoral work. This emphasis is designed to provide advanced training in the principles, techniques, and methodologies of Alfred Adler. This emphasis was developed to allow qualified individuals an opportunity to obtain deeper knowledge and advanced clinical skills and participate in supervised clinical experiences in Adlerian therapy.

The focus of the advanced emphasis is to build on the basic skills provided to all Psy.D. students. In addition, it will help the student build requisite skills that critically integrate the Adlerian foundation into current approaches and special needs areas. Attention is being given to evidence-based techniques and the best practices of the field. Following the six standard Adlerian credits required for the doctorate degree (PSY 710 , PSY 711 ), the emphasis’ advanced courses will enhance the student’s/clinician’s skills in assessment and interventions, as well as training in Adlerian play therapy, group therapy, family therapy, parent guidance, and couple therapy.

The emphasis in Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy has a long history here in Chicago. The Alfred Adler Institute of Chicago initially educated practicing clinicians to be Adlerian therapists solely through a series of classes led by Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D., Bernard Shulman, M.D., and Harold Mosak, Ph.D. This approach grew into an established certification in Adlerian psychology, as well as a concentration within the Psy.D. Program.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Enrollment in the clinical psychology Psy.D. program.

Training Requirements

Student can either attend the NASAP Annual conference (two days of full training), ICASSI (one week of activities), or watch previously recorded case consultation hours (15 hours) on adlerpedia.org.

Dissertation Requirement

Doctoral students seeking this emphasis must have an Adlerian focus for their dissertation. However, this focus may include other areas of interest.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15

Graduation Requirements

1. Satisfactory completion of all required credit hours, including all required courses
2. Satisfactory completion of training requirements
3. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and no grades below “B”
4. Successful completion of a dissertation and submission to the Psy.D. department