Adlerian Play Therapy included in SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs & Practices March 2017
"In Adlerian play therapy the counselor conceptualizes clients from an Adlerian perspective while using toys, play material, art, metaphor, and storytelling to communicate with clients. The therapist explores the person's unique, creative approach to life and belonging and helps the client gain insight into his or her lifestyle, which often leads to cognitive, attitudinal, and behavioral changes." (Kottman 2009).
Personality Priorities
(Control, Superiority, Pleasing, Comfort)
Crucial C's
(Connect, Capable, Courage, Count)
Goals of Misbehavior/ Purposes
Lifestyle Convictions
Birth Order
Family Atmospheres
plus a few more..
These are all important elements that an Adlerian Play Therapist consider in treatment. It serves as a systematic framework and foundation for having fun through art, play, storytelling, etc.
