The practicality of theory: An educational solution

Abstract

While most counselling approaches have an established foundation in psychological theory, few can claim to provide a window through which one can observe and comprehend contemporary society. This essay considers the relevance of one theory, Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, in terms of its ability to address the challenges and issues being confronted by people today. Herein, we look at concepts that are infrequently considered by counsellors, but nevertheless, influence the development of our thoughts and behaviour.