Using an Adventure Therapy Activity to Assess the Adlerian Lifestyle. Issue 3 (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCarty, Danny L.; Christian, David D.
• Is Part Of: Journal of creativity in mental health. Volume 15:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 393
• Page End: 404
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Adlerian theory -- adventure therapy -- lifestyle analysis -- Ubuntu Cards© -- creative assessments -- creativity in counseling; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Arts -- Therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Cultural psychiatry -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 616.89165
• DOI: 10.1080/15401383.2019.1697405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1540-1383

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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 Adlerian lifestyle, and explore traditional methods of assessing the lifestyle. The article also includes a detailed outline for using Ubuntu Cards© to assess a client's lifestyle.