Running head Individual Psychology Alfred Adler ( Essays

Running head: Individual Psychology Alfred Adler (1870-1937) 1 Individual Psychology Alfred Adler (1870-1937) Jennifer LeMelle Everest University Online Professor Mathews General Psychology 2012-23 March 15 , 2015 INDIVIDUAL PSYCH OLOGY ALFRED ADLER (1870-1937) 2 Adler identified the importance of childhood development as it sets the foundation for one's future goals and lifestyle. I have applied this theory in my life through proper discipline as a child and being taught to set high standards and never give up on my goals and dreams in life. As an adult I continue to push myself through life , goal oriented to fulfill and reach my highest potential. I chose this theory because I too agree one's childhood will reflect in our adulthood. For example, attending a private Christian school as a child provided me discipline, knowledge of morals and respect and the importance of education for a successful future. Although I have faced many hardships in life, I will never give up on myself or my will to have a happy and successful life. When the company I worked 17 years, closed the d oors, it was devastating, yet I didn't give up, but set new goals for a positive future. One question I would ask Alfred Adler to clarify is his belief in God and eternal life after death. This question holds a great deal of importance to me because it is only through my faith in God I have overcome the many struggles and hardships throughout my life. God gives me the strength and hope, lifting me up when I am down and with Him in my life all things are possible. INDIVIDUAL PSYCH OLOGY ALFRED ADLER (1870-1937) 3 Reference: Nevid, J. S. (2013). Psychology: Concepts and applications (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Gregory Sohail (1993). ALFRED ADLER A DLERIAN INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY Retrieved from http://www.mind-development.eu/adler.html