The Psychology of Personal Growth and Better Relationships

Preface

Alfred Adler is one of the great psychologists of the last century, most well known for his work emphasizing the individual within their social and family environments. His work is enjoying a recent rise in popularity because of the mental health challenges people around the world are facing. This book is my attempt at making the essence of Adlerian psychology as easy as possible to understand for this growing audience.

It has been a long but short 30 years since I first began working with Adlerian psychology. I have used this experience to try and condense the essence and practical application of Adlerian psychology into the most easy‐to‐understand format possible in this book.

Many people whom I have met in my research and counseling have said to me that they understand the theory of Adlerian psychology but want to know how to apply it to their everyday lives.

Adlerian psychology is all about putting things into practice. Adler would probably be upset if he heard people weren't applying his teachings in the workplace, at home, or in their personal lives. This book isn't solely Adler's direct teachings but includes later developments in his psychology, as well as my own experience from study, counseling, and knowledge born from everyday life.

This book will encourage you! The manga section follows our main character Yukari and the story of her growth. You should be able to find plenty of encouragement just by empathizing with her and those around her. Afterward, in ...