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Using An Adventure Therapy Activity To Assess The Adlerian Lifestyle, Danny L. Mccarty, David D. Christian
Using An Adventure Therapy Activity To Assess The Adlerian Lifestyle, Danny L. Mccarty, David D. Christian
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders Faculty Publications and Presentations
The lifestyle is a central concept in Adlerian theory necessary for understanding a client and the purpose of behavior. Although there are a variety of methods counselors can employ to explore the lifestyle, to date, no literature addressing the use of Adventure Therapy (AT) exists. Adventure Therapy is a creative and interactive mode of counseling consistent with Adlerian theory that uses creativity and experiential activities to foster insight, awareness, and growth in clients. This article introduces a creative way to explore the client’s lifestyle using an AT activity called Ubuntu Cards©. The authors provide an overview of Adlerian theory, define …