Method
About the Adlerian method
The Adlerian method of parental guidance, based on the principles of psychologist Alfred Adler, focuses on fostering mutual respect, encouragement, and cooperation within the family. It emphasizes understanding children's behavior through the lens of their need for belonging and significance, promoting democratic parenting, clear boundaries, and empathy. This approach helps parents build strong, respectful relationships with their children while guiding them toward responsibility and independence.
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The most frequent issues
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Sibling rivalry
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Tantrums and outbursts
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Discipline and boundaries
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Power struggles and difficult relationships
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Teenage years
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Screen time and technology awareness
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Attention seeking behavior
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Self esteem issues
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Bed time problems
... And many more...​
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Practice
How do we go about it?
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Introduction & Observation
Getting to know the family dynamics, listening to concerns, and observing interaction patterns.
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Determining the Core Issues
Identifying the root causes behind behaviors (from both child and parent perspectives), through dialogue and insight-based questions.
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Child’s Perspective Exploration
​Helping the parent see the world through the child’s eyes can be transformative.
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Parent Reflection & Empowerment
​Encouraging parents to reflect on their own childhood experiences, beliefs, and parenting styles. Adlerian guidance emphasizes the parent’s role in shaping the emotional tone of the family.​​
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Creating Building Blocks for a Successful Change
Offering Adlerian tools like encouragement, setting boundaries with respect, and strengthening cooperation.
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Follow-Up on Implementation Techniques
​Supporting parents as they apply new approaches, troubleshooting challenges, and reinforcing progress.​
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Customized Resources
​Offering handouts, exercises, or reading material tailored to the situation to support ongoing learning and confidence-building.
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Ongoing Support (Optional)
​After the five sessions, I can offer optional check-ins (monthly or as needed) to maintain momentum and prevent fallback.
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Consulting options
1 hr
1 hr
45 min