Alfred Adler (1870-1937):
stresses self-determination
we are not the victims of fate but are creative, active, choice-making beings.
overcome weaknesses and feelings of inferiority.
every action has purpose and meaning.
Adlerian therapists:
provide encouragement so that people can grow to become what they were meant to be.
teach people better ways to meet the challenges of life tasks.
provide direction, and help people change unrealistic assumptions and beliefs.