Introduction to Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology (Adlerian Psychology)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 08. 2024
- In this introduction to Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, you will learn about the basic assumptions and key concepts of Adlerian Psychology. This includes inferiority, striving for superiority, inferiority complex, superiority complex, social interest and much more.
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Timestamps:
00:00 The three musketeers for psychodynamic theory (Freud, Jung & Adler)
00:34 Introduction
01:10 Freud vs Adler
02:22 Inferiority & Superiority
04:00 The Unconscious
04:27 Personality Structure & Lifestyle
04:59 Past is not deterministic of present
05:16 Social feeling/interest
06:07 Maladjustment
06:40 Overview: More concepts
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Timestamps:
00:00 The three musketeers for psychodynamic theory (Freud, Jung & Adler)
00:34 Introduction
01:10 Freud vs Adler
02:22 Inferiority & Superiority
04:00 The Unconscious
04:27 Personality Structure & Lifestyle
04:59 Past is not deterministic of present
05:16 Social feeling/interest
06:07 Maladjustment
06:40 Overview: More concepts
Came to know about Adler through the Book âCourage to be Dislikedâ by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi. Thanks for doing this video đ
That was incredibly helpful. You remind me of my uni teacher with your soft voice and energy. Thank you â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
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wow, thank you!!! I am a sophomore student of psychology. I am beginning to like Adler more than Jung and even more than Freud. I understand that we, as future psychotherapists, we need to find the thought school that resonates the most with us, as this could be our future specialisation. Thank you again, very well structured video.
Dear Alexandru, thank you so much for your comment! I couldn't agree more. Every psychotherapy approach has its own way of understanding human nature, methods and important factors in change. I always felt draw the most toward the psychodynamic approach but the world of psychotherapy is so rich and interesting that everyone can find a good match. Ultimately, as psychotherapists we will always design our own special mix drawing from all the different approaches and techniques ;) I wish you all the best for your studies đ
The is extremely interesting. I started my master's program in mental health counseling and I am so grateful that I found your channel. I know it will help me a lot. Thank you and keep it up!:)
Ana, thank you so much for your kind comment! This put a smile on my face :) I wish you all the best of luck with your degree!
keep it up ma'am!! This video actually help me learn a lot from our lesson about Adler's Theory!! Very informative and precise indeed.
Thank you so much, that's very kind :) I'm glad it was helpful!
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You are definitely doing the world a service Alina.
Please dont stop making videos.
The humility to admit of learning the topic together right out the gate won me over.
We need more people like you.
Wishing you all the best! â€
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words, Dylan! That truly means a lot and you just made my day đ I'm so glad to hear that my approach resonates with you. Wonderful to have you here! I wish you all the best (and success and joy with your own channel!) đ
You speak super clear with no accent and you explain concepts well so it is easy to understand. Danke schon!
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Please keep making videos! So soft yet educationalâŠI donât think I can take another loud motivational speaker đ
Haha, thank you so much! I'll try :)
Sehr gute Arbeit, Frau Professorin & Lehrerin Alina MĂŒller! Es ist faszinierend!
Hi there,
Thank you very much for this video @PsychodynamicPsychology it was very informative and I wish you all the best with your continuing studies!
Thank you so much, Dominic!
Thank you! This was a lovely introduction. Keep up your great work!
Thank you for your kind comment, Christine! There will be two new videos coming about Adlerian Psychology next month if I can get everything done on time :)
Loving this series on Adler! Keep it up :)
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jackson :) It really means a lot! đ
I enjoyed your teaching style in this video very much. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, Amy!
Your explanation is what I've been missing..the goals you explained really helped me..thank you much..
Clear, to the point, helpful and just very generous of you. Cheers from Egypt
Thank you for your comment! So glad to hear it was helpful. Best wishes đ
Very informative! Thank you so much, Ms. Selena!
Dear Valerie, I'm so glad it was helpful! All the best for you đđ
Beautiful video thanks.. â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
I've just started looking into this theory; thank you for the clear interpretation!
Glad it was helpful!
I wasn't aware about the social interests that each individual have. thank you. I was given the task of comparing Freud's and Adler's theories as my exam. this was very insightful.
Dear Saint Noir, thanks so much for leaving a comment :) That is a very interesting task for your exam - are you also studying psychology? All the best for you đ
That's a great explannation, wish you all the best.
Thank you so much, Dimuthu! I wish you all the best as well.
Your voice is so soothing and I learnt so much! Seriously wondering why I never found your channel earlier
Wow, thank you so much, Moyosola, for your kind words! Your comment made me happy-dance a bit in my kitchen this morning :)
a really great explanation thank you
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear it was helpful :)
High quality content! Thank you for sharing it with us. Have you thought about making an online course?
Thank you so much for your kind words :) Yes, there are a few things in my pipeline. There will be a website, blog, some fun freebies and eventually courses coming đđ
This is fantastic. Thank you
Thank you for your kind comment, Nadja! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this one :)
This video clarify and am truly thanks you for the information and knowledge i been reading first chapter of adler book and this help me push through it and understand it better
I'm so glad to hear it was helpful! Thank you for your comment and enjoy the reading. Best wishes
Really useful, thanks!
I'm glad it helped, best wishes!
thank you so much for this video!
You're so welcome!
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Thank you for this.
You're so welcome, Regie! Best wishes :)
Wow! The video was so concise and lucid. Thanks for simplifying Adler to me
Wohoo! Thank you, that's so kind of you to say. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it. We love Adler over here.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology Could you please also make a video as to what made you resonate so much with Adler as compared to Viktor Frankl, Carl Jung and Maslow?
I found it useful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
You're filling in some gaps from my uni teaching staff's content - thanks!
Thank you for your comment, how wonderful! You're welcome :)
Your voice is very calming
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I have just discovered the Adlerian theory myself and I realized that he really voices a few of my thoughts and gives a fresh and new perspective !! I would definitely love to learn more and also enjoy reading âthe courage to be dislikedâ (heavily based on Adlerian Psychology)
I have an entire playlist about Adler that also includes a book review of "The Courage to Be Disliked" ;) Best wishes đ
@@PsychodynamicPsychology Thanks a lot! I will check it out âïž Have a great day/night!
@@yourlocalfairyhere The same for you đ
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I hope I can share what is helpful đ
Very well spoken n conveyed the gist of Adler comparatively to Freud
Thank you so much, Jay!
I'm just finding these videos as as a graduate student is counseling psychology. and. i. am. fascinated.
Thank you so much for your comment! It. is. so. fascinating! I can't stop finding new mind-blowing theories in the psychodynamic tradition that keep me on my toes đ
Much thankful to Alina. Plz keep posting. Just a req: if you could slightly increase the volume đđ€©
Thank you! Oh yes, I got a lot of helpful feedback about the volume and it should be increased in all my more recent videos đ
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Your videos are just what I needed. And you have an affable, borderline seductive, persona. Your English is flawless, and the proper German pronunciation of âFreudâ adds sparkle to the dialogue. Iâm reading Horneyâs Self-Analysis after hearing your lecture, and itâs awesome. Adlerâs theories are compelling as well.
Iâve been striving for self-realization as far back as I can remember, psychologically and spiritually, and discovering your videos was a major contribution. Thanks!
Dear Ken, thank you for your elaborate and thoughtful comment, as well as your kind words. It truly means a lot and I'm so glad I could provide something of value. I'm curious to read her Self-Analysis book as well but haven't gotten around to it, yet. There are too many interesting theories out there ;) Self-discovery and self-realization might just be the most interesting journey there is. Best wishes for what's still ahead!
@@PsychodynamicPsychology This may sound crazy, but I had a major realization around page 55. I wish I could provide details, but itâs a bit too personal. Basically I caught myself behaving like I did when I was 7, and it wasnât pretty.
That sounds like a very valuable insight! The book must have done its job. Take care and if too many difficult things come up, never hesitate to consult with a professional, if necessary. All the best! đ
@@mundanezen Hello Ken. How are you doing?
@@jasonlynwood7731 Iâm doing pretty great, honestly. High creative energy and passion. Learning new things. Acquiring new skillsâŠ
Thank you very much.
You're very welcome! Thank you for your comment :)
Thank you so much.....
You are so welcome, Leonard :)
What a delightful analogy. I am really enjoying all of your videos on Adler, who is so often overlooked. I have just subscribed to your channel, so this is a generic response to everything I have watched so far.
I think (I am a lay person) that Adler has an understanding of human nature which Freud does not. I must admit that I have not read any Jung. Thank you for breaking down Adler's meanings so well. His translations into English are sometimes a little confusing, especially his use of 'horizontal' and 'vertical'. I have heard it said, even by academics, that Adler was obsessed with power. I think that your interpretation (and indeed I think he says so himself) is that a person's idea of self-worth is what motivates them, is more accurate. Thank you also for breaking down the German words. I am an English-speaker and struggle with them.
Your spoken English is excellent, by the way. Regards, Bob McGowan.
Bob, thank you so much for your comment! Thank you for your kind words, that means a lot. The reason I like to study many different psychodynamic thinkers is because I feel they all add a piece of the puzzle. Adler and Freud saw very different demographics as their patients and certainly their own struggles and upbringing played into the theories they developed (hence maybe why Adler focused that much on power?). I wish you all the best! Alina
These CZcams videos are very well done and interesting.. Vielen dank
Thank you so much, Tony. That's very kind of you to say - gern geschehen!
@@PsychodynamicPsychology your very welcome I found your page after reading The courage to be disliked book and I liked your summary.. Nochmal vielen dank
This is just super amazing content. Like the whole video is to the point. Thank you. And for sure subscribed!
I just recently started reading some Alfred Adler's works. Can you please suggest any books that you may know of that would help in understanding more of Adler's works?
Thank you, Nidhin! Your kind comment made my day :) I can highly recommend "The Courage To Be Disliked" by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi. They describe Adler's individual psychology in a beautiful dialogue between an old philosopher and a young student. Let me know what you think, in case you do read it! Best wishes
@@PsychodynamicPsychology Thank you âđ»
Recently I read The courage to be disliked. I felt that this book is not only new also led me to reserch psychology in deep.
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This theory is very interesting you're explain very well. I really want to know about Aldler he is the most important psychologist. It's Very informative! Thank you so much, Ms. Selena
Thank you for your comment! If you look for a light book that can introduce you in a fun way to Adler's Individual Psychology, I can recommend "The Courage to Be Disliked". Best wishes!
@@PsychodynamicPsychology I will fallow your recomendation. Thank you so much!
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Yeahy! đWelcome to the team, Jay đSo happy to have you here! đ
These are really nice videos of yours, keep it up! The last years i'm turning more into psychology and these days i wanted to study about Adler's work, so i guess you're helping me in my way to superiority hehe.
But I have a question for you (and for mr. Adler haha): You said it's not the environment but our fiction that shapes our strive. What if our fiction is shaped by our society; Have you ever thought about it; Just food for thought hehe
Hi đ Thanks for your comment! I have indeed thought about it and just recently read about the importance of culture when considering neurosis in Karen Horney's book "The Neurotic Personality of Our Time" (didn't enjoy that book as much as her others btw). She writes, for example: "In fact the cultural conditions not only lend weight and color to the individual experiences but in the last analysis determine their particular form. It is an individual fate, for example, to have a domineering or a "self-sacrificing" mother, but it is only under definite cultural conditions that we find domineering or self-sacrificing mothers, and it is also only because of these existing conditions that such an experience will have an influence on later life" (Introduction, p. viii). According to Adler your fictional goal is supposed to alleviate you from your feeling of inferiority. But of course, also what is considered inferior or superior can vary not just by the individual but also by society/culture. It is important, if not simply interesting, to know how culture could have impacted the way in which you perceive goals to be worthwhile or desirable. But then it's up to you to decide if and how you want to change that in your own life. Best wishes đ
Thank you
Welcome!
I prefer to strive for humility while striving for personal goals .
Helpful to understand Adler psychology
Thank you, Manish!
Found myself here after reading the book âthe courage to be dislikedâ keep up the good content đ I wonder though why Adler is not well known in western world ?
Thank you so much for your kind words, Hasan :) I think that for most people Adler always remained in the shadow of Freud and Jung, who accumulated more popularity than Adler ever did. Freud as the founder of psychoanalysis had a huge following from the beginning, and Jung's ideas in particular have gather more interest in the "new-age" community recently. I think the best thing about Adler is also the thing that keeps him from being truly popular: he advocates for taking responsibility. You can't blame it on your parents. Unfortunately - and this is a great detriment to society in my eyes - taking responsibility seems not too popular these days. With victim and cancel culture on the rise it will be harder to engage in a different (and more effective) way of changing your life. Good news is that (at least in Germany) we still have institutes that train future psychotherapists precisely in Adlerian therapy :) So at least this approach and knowledge won't get lost. Best wishes âïž
@@PsychodynamicPsychology appreciate long answer, Iâm also learning that Adler wasnât interested in being popular himself other then putting his ideas out and also Freud told his followers to discredit Adler , weird đ€ yeah thatâs also another proof that people are lazy đ
@@hasanerokyar7953 That's interesting! Thanks for sharing :) Oh yes, Freud was very angry with everyone who parted ways with him. To this day psychoanalysts have a (often unjust) reputation for being very dogmatic, which is a pity.
Great lecture
Ma'am please also show notes for those who can't understand speaking English
Thnku
Thank you, Ali! Click on the "CC" button in the player and you will get English subtitles. Best wishes đ
Ma'am I have subscribed your channel yesterday and I find it amazing. The way you deliver is outstanding. Could you please recommend me a good book of Adler?
Thank you, that's so kind :) The best book on Adler for beginners I like to recommend is "The Courage to Be Disliked". I hope you'll find it helpful. Best wishes!
@@PsychodynamicPsychology thank you ma'am đ
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Thank you so much once again for your generosity, Amanda!
Thank a lot, i follow you, do more vdo about Adler's theory. how to apply Adler with life, etc.
Thank you for your comment đ there will be quite some videos coming January about using psychodynamic theory for self-discovery, getting unstuck, and self-actualisation. I hope youâll enjoy those! Take care đ
Good explanation and Adler appears to be more relevant compare to others
Thank you! His thinking is very applicable and useful in my opinion :)
Thanks a lot...M'am....it is very informative....it will definitely help me in my upcoming interview... still I want to know more about... individuality...and personality... could you please do that for me... I will be forever grateful to you...!
Thank you for your kind words đI'll finally upload a new video later today with a book recommendation that might help you - otherwise you can always check out the playlist of all my videos about Alfred Adler on my channel ;) This is also a good free resource for more academic information: www.adlerpedia.org/ Best wishes đ
Hi there. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I am also doing my bachelor in Psychology at the moment. I love your detail and clear Adlerian Psychology. Is there anyway we can connect? I am currently doing my assignment on Individual Psychology . Thanks
Thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad it was helpful đAmazing that you learn Individual Psychology at university. If you need extra information for your assignment, books are a much greater help than me (I would definitely not consider myself an expert on Adlerian Psychology). For a fun read there is "The Courage to Be Disliked", for a more academic read there is "The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler" by Ansbacher & Ansbacher, and online you might find some good information on www.adlerpedia.org. Best of luck đ
Hey, rly cool that you explain Adlers theory . I heard the first time from Adler in the book ``Du musst nicht von allen gemocht werden`` ``The Courage To Be Disliked``. I would say adler already helped me in reaching my goals and i stopped defining me over my past. The past happend and now i cant do ther anything about it, but now i can do things and only now i can do things :)
Das freut mich zu hören! Dann mach mal weiter so :)
@@PsychodynamicPsychology danke đ€
Same, ich hab das Buch auch gelesen und es hat mich sehr gut in diese Denkweise eingeleitet und mir wirklich geholfen
Drawn by your very calm, approachable lecturing style đ
Thank you for your kind words!
I love youâŠ..nothing more nothing less
Hi please can you tell me the name of the song in the background? Its beautiful
It's called "Alone" by Emmit Fenn and is from the CZcams library :)
@@PsychodynamicPsychology thank u!!!!âșïž
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In the earlier parts of the video you stated that Adler "focused much more on the future than the past" which is false. Adler's concern was always on the now. The present. It was never about "where we're headed" but where we are and how we can live it fruitfully. In Adlerian psychology, this future you miscommunicated is one's "purpose". Purpose, in this case, is defined as a mean's for an individual to "contribute to others" (I'll assume you're familiar with this) and a well of encouragement. Though this might not be that helpful considering the age of this video as you have most likely developed your knowledge, I hope it communicates some amount of insight.
May ask I why the personality is united and self-consistent in Adler's Theory is way too positive?
Hi Alina, so what are your thoughts on non-dual awareness?
I don't know anything about non-dual awareness and, therefore, have no thoughts about it.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology Ok, all the best to you. Thanks for making videos. I learned a lot from them.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words!
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I'll try to make a video about it later this year!
Since I've heard about Alfred Adler psychology, I started to ask myself why is he so underated if compared with Freud and Jung (both massively known)? Here in Brazil has a lot of psychologists and I never heard of even one who aplies Adler knowledge, most and only Lacan, Jung, Freud, Winnicott...
I've also heard that Brazil seems to have a much more "classical" psychoanalytic scene going. So interesting! I guess that Adler was leaning a lot towards what is now humanistic thinking. Plus, back in the day (and unfortunately still today some) psychoanalysts can be incredibly dogmatic.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology yeah, really unfortunate there are still dogmas inside science. But thanks to people like you, I hope this knowledge gets recognised for it's huge value to our society, specially in this days, I feel like we are thirst for this kind of psychology, which BTW I loved the "perennial" designation.. that's is how it should be, right? I saw other videos too and I think you are doing a great job in pro of mental (and general) health, keep going! : )
Thank you so much đ Iâll do my best to add helpful things and preserve the truly perennial wisdom that helped me so much myself đ
Hello ma'am , Good morning
Ma'am you recommended me "the courage to be disliked" , and I found it really really helpful.
Could you please recommend me another book maaam đ
I'm glad to hear that! Depends on what you are interested in?
I am interested in self improvement self actualisation. I find your videos very helpful wrt self realisation better awareness of self etc.
You said ma'am for starter this book is good now I have completed this amazing book, I want to read more of such worthy books .
If you're up for something that's a bit more challenging, I'd suggest Karen Horney's "Neurosis and Human Growth - The Struggle toward Self-Realization". I'm curious to hear what you think about it!
@@PsychodynamicPsychology sure maaam I will definitely read it and will catch you soon đ thank you đ
Is there any way/medium to talk to you...?
Hello
Would like to know if you take classes for beginners
Hi! Do you mean whether I give classes in Individual Psychology? At this point I don't.
Did you delete your playlist for Adler? I canât find it anywhere, the other videos đą
I did! I wasn't feeling proud on lots of my old videos and didn't like the exaggerated tone I had for most of them. So I decided to take them down. I'm currently figuring out a way to re-edit and put together all of the scripts to re-record them :) So hopefully the content will be back soon in an improved format and more authentic tone.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology I actually thought they were a great summary and highlighted the key points in an succinct manner. There isnât much Adler content out there on CZcams so I hope they come back online (even if In an improved format). I actually shared the playlist with a a friend a few weeks back then was confused when the link stopped working! đ
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Could you please tell me what are the other books to read that can be easily understood by a beginner..
Like
The courage to be disliked.
Thanks
On what topic exactly? On Adler I know no other books suitable for beginners. But you might want to try reading Adler's originals, he's much more readable than Freud or Jung.
Ok adlers books please
Understanding Human Nature - Adler
You have to look up Milton H Erickson the sage of the desert American therapist. He could cure a person in one session.
I'm familiar with him - although those story sound a bit too good to be true ;)
Are there any other good books on this philosophy other than the courage to be disliked?
There is the sequel "The Courage to Be Happy" by the same authors if you prefer a light and fun read. If you're interested in a more academic approach, there is "The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler - A Systematic Representation In Selections From His Writings" by
Ansbacher & Ansbacher.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology awesome thank you for the recommendation
@@Elijah-fc3ex You're welcome
Have you got any university degree in psychology ?
Yes, I have a Masters of Science degree in Psychology focusing on Clinical and Health Psychology.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology From Harvardv?
Great video but if you read and understand Heinz Kohut's psychology of the Self you can be an Adlerian, a Jungian and a Freudian.
What a coicidence, I have started diving into Kohut's thinking actually. I started reading "Restoration of the Self" but he just dives in knee-deep into heavy terminology right away - so I have some secondary reading to do before I can fully appreciate this one. Do you have a good introductory book that you can recommend?
@@PsychodynamicPsychology I would recommend you read his earlier 'Analysis of the Self' before reading the Restoration of the Self', this is because he gives more detail about his ideas concerning areas like the vertical and horizontal split. Kohut allows for a Freudian drive structural guilty man view of conflict because he views sexual and aggressive drives as breakdown products of a vulnerable depleted sense of self and self value. He views these drives and their structures as compensatory attempts to shore up a loss of self esteem. To this extent he is quite close to Adler who also views such phenomena as secondary attempts to deal with inferiority. There are a number of good Kohutian books (Kohut wasn't the greatest writer though) My favorites are; Allen M. Siegal 'Heinz Kohut and the Psychology of the Self', Philip F. D. Rubovits-Seitz 'Kohut's Freudian Vision', Miriam Elson Self Psychology in Clinical Social Work', 'Using Self Psychology in Psychotherapy' edited by Helene Jackson' also Kohut's Chicago Institute Lectures are very well edited and were given during the period between 'Analysis of the Self' and 'Restoration of the Self' they are very well edited and quite comprehensible. Just to add it may be best to start with Allen Siegal's book before reading Analysis of the Self since it is the clearest overview of Kohut's thought I know of. ' Keep up the great work.
Wow. Thank you so much! This is an incredibly valuable overview, it's so kind of you to share your extensive knowledge. I deeply appreciate it and now I'm even more excited for my week off next week to have time to properly dive into this. I'll start with Allen Siegal's book then. Thank you again and best wishes.
@@PsychodynamicPsychology You're welcome and keep making the great videos-hopefully you'll do one on Kohut.
Itâll take me a while but you got me really interested in him! Thank you for that.
Adler himself borrowed much from Epictetus.
Is she foriegn?
lady your completly wrong!!!!
And you have improper grammer
Thanks!
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