Alfred Adler Revisited

Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, ABPP is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University and a psychologist at the Wellness Clinic in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Michael P. Maniacci, PsyD, is a published author and former core faculty member at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. He is on the board of consultants for many parent and family organizations, and has published several chapters, articles, and books on Adlerian theory. He maintains private practices in Chicago and Naperville, Illinois.

• Maniacci, An Introduction to Alfred Adler. Walton, "The Fundamental Views of Individual Psychology." West, Bubnezer, "The Differences Between Individual Psychology and Psychoanalysis." Moore, "The Progress of Mankind." Watts, "On the Origin of the Striving for Superiority and of Social Interest." Peluso, "Personality as Self-consistent Unity." McKay, "Position in Family Constellation Influences Personality." Bitter, "On the Essence and Origin of Character." Main, "Character and Talent." Kottman, Heston, "The Child's Inner Life and a Sense of Community." Manaster, "Individual Psychological Education." McBrien, "The Problem of Distance." Peven, "Dreams and Dream Interpretation." Schneider, "Life-lie and Responsibility in Neurosis and Psychosis." Sperry, "Physical Manifestations of Psychic Disturbances." Hartshorne, "What is Neurosis?" Duba, "The Structure of Neurosis." Eckstein, "Trick and Neurosis." Rasmussen, Moore, "Nervous Insomnia." Stewert, "Neurotic Hunger Strike." Mozdzierz, "Melancholia and Paranoia." Trail, "Suicide." White, "Demoralized Children." Clark, "Significance of Early Recollections."*All titles in quotes represent original articles written by Alfred Alder, with an introduction by each contributor.

"A wonderful retrospective interpretation and extension of Adler's theories. For those acquainted with Adlerian psychology and for those unacquainted, Maniacci's introduction is a gem." - Harold H. Mosak, PhD, Distinguished Service Professor, Adler School of Professional Psychology"Alfred Adler remains a vital figure for psychology, counseling, and related fields today. This lucid anthology is a wonderful resource for bringing his ideas and techniques to contemporary relevance. Its authors offer insightful commentary on Adler's own papers in a way that practitioners will find especially helpful." - Dr. Edward Hoffman, Author, The Drive for Self: Alfred Adler and the Founding of Individual Psychology