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The practicality of theory: An educational solution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2015

Adrian F. Ashman
Adrian F. Ashman*
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Schonell Special Education Research Centre, University of Queensland
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Abstract

While most counselling approaches have an established foundation in psychological theory, few can claim to provide a window through which one can observe and comprehend contemporary society. This essay considers the relevance of one theory, Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, in terms of its ability to address the challenges and issues being confronted by people today. Herein, we look at concepts that are infrequently considered by counsellors, but nevertheless, influence the development of our thoughts and behaviour.

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Queensland Journal of Guidance and Counselling , Volume 1 , October 1987 , pp. 63 - 72
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1987

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