Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

Certificate in Advanced
Adlerian Psychotherapy
The Certificate in Advanced Adlerian Psychotherapy is designed to provide
advanced specialized training in the principles, techniques and methodologies
of Alfred Adler. This program was developed to allow qualified professionals an
opportunity to obtain specialized knowledge and clinical skills, participate in
supervised clinical experiences, and acquire a specialty in Individual Psychology
and psychotherapy.
The focus of the advanced certificate is to build on the basic skills set forth
by the eighth competency of the Adler School. 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. Besides
completing the 11 standard Adlerian credits, two required courses will enhance
the student/clinician’s skills in assessment and in advanced interventions. One
last elective class will critically aim at drawing out from Adler’s theory its
relationship to a specific topic area while updating the theory according to
current research.
The Adlerian Certificate Program has a long history at the Adler School of
Professional Psychology. The Alfred Adler Institute of Chicago initially educated
practicing clinicians to be Adlerian therapists solely through a series of classes
led by Rudolf Dreikurs, Bernard Shulman and Harold Mosak. This approach
grew into an established certification in Adlerian psychology, and clinicians
seeking this certification sustained the Institute for a number of decades. It is
now possible for Psy.D. students to obtain the basic Adlerian competency by
adhering to the current course sequence.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants interested in this certification typically require:
• A master’s or doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology,
social work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Approved applicants will be invited to a personal interview as a final step
in the application process.
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