Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009
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350 Community <strong>Psychology</strong> and Mental Health 3 Credits<br />
Students learn theory and research on the role <strong>of</strong> community psychology in<br />
treating problems related to a range <strong>of</strong> pervasive social justice issues such as<br />
violence, homelessness, poverty, intolerance, and substance abuse, which<br />
impact on the mental health <strong>of</strong> individuals and communities. Community<br />
<strong>Psychology</strong> is also concerned with preventive mental health. Intervention<br />
strategies that involve work with individuals, families, groups, communities, and<br />
social and faith-based institutions are reviewed.<br />
402 Introduction to <strong>Adler</strong>ian <strong>Psychology</strong> 3 Credits<br />
and Psychopathology<br />
This course covers the theoretical principles <strong>of</strong> Individual <strong>Psychology</strong> with an<br />
emphasis on the self-creation <strong>of</strong> one’s unique style <strong>of</strong> life. Focus is on the<br />
context <strong>of</strong> the individual’s original family constellation and socio-economic<br />
setting. It further emphasizes the contextual setting <strong>of</strong> pathological<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the style <strong>of</strong> life within families and society. The course<br />
addresses cognitive, affective, socio-cultural dimensions in the individual’s<br />
development and self-training; the selectivity <strong>of</strong> perception in the formation <strong>of</strong><br />
one’s world view; the purposive nature <strong>of</strong> behavior; creativity, selfdetermination,<br />
and the indivisibility <strong>of</strong> the person. It also covers the<br />
maladaptive manifestation <strong>of</strong> these aspects as the psychodynamics <strong>of</strong><br />
psychopathology. Attention is paid to the recursive influence between society<br />
and the individual on both adaptive and maladaptive levels.<br />
431 Child Guidance and Parenting 1 Credit<br />
This course provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in child<br />
guidance and parenting based upon <strong>Adler</strong>ian principles. Through lecture, class<br />
discussion, observation, and participative demonstrations, students are<br />
prepared to facilitate a parenting group. Upon completion <strong>of</strong> the class, students<br />
are required to lead or co-lead a supervised 8-hour parenting. This requirement<br />
must be completed within one year <strong>of</strong> taking this course.<br />
432 Child Guidance and Parenting Group Supervision 1 Credit<br />
Prerequisite: 431; must be engaged in parenting group leadership. Students<br />
engaged in leading parenting groups are required to register for supervision.<br />
436 Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Aspects <strong>of</strong> Addictions 3 Credits<br />
Prerequisite: 438. Major theories <strong>of</strong> etiology, social dynamics, and psychology<br />
<strong>of</strong> alcohol and other drug disorders are presented within the context <strong>of</strong> human<br />
development. Clinical research is reviewed which enhances a further<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the basic physiological, psychological, social and spiritual<br />
aspects. Impact on the individual, family, community, and organizations/<br />
systems is presented. Considerations for how these disorders apply to special<br />
populations such as people <strong>of</strong> color, GLBT persons, ethnic-multicultural<br />
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