Introduces the seminal approach to psychotherapy. This book states the principle that human behavior is goal oriented and socially embedded, and emphasizes understanding individuals' characteristic ways of moving through life. It shows how Adlerian therapy works in practice with individuals, couples, families, groups, and educational settings.

Readers will find a model of diagnosis that can be used to complement DSM diagnoses, many case examples to illustrate important Adlerian concepts, and helpful therapist-client dialogues with interpretive comments that show the counselor's active approach to assessment and collaborative problem-solving.