Western Pennsylvania Society of Adlerian Psychology

About Us

The Western Pennsylvania Society of Adlerian Psychology (WPSAP) was established in 2002 to promote the knowledge, training, and teaching of the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler. Membership is encouraged from educators, psychologists, business people, physicians, counselors, social workers, parents, and students. We are an affliate of the North American Society of Adlerian Pscyhology.

Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, or Adlerian Psychology, is based on understanding individuals within their social context. Adler focuses on the unity of the individual. Individuals are motivated to find a way to belong in whatever social setting they find themselves. They strive to move from minus situations to plus situations. Their behavior is purposeful and goal-directed. Read more...

Adlerian Psychology seeks to help the individual find a meaningful way to belong in a society as well as to lend a hand to others or, in the words of Adler himself, to become "socially interested".

For an excellent elaboration on the necessity for more extensive application of Adlerian methods, see this article.

WPSAP meets bimonthly for an educational program that addresses an interesting aspect of Adlerian Psychology.

Membership: Any interested person who actively supports the purpose of the Western Pennsylvania Society of Adlerian Psychology may become a member. A person becomes an active member upon receipt of initial application for membership and payment of yearly dues of $30 ($15 for students). Benefits of membership include: a bimonthly newsletter via email; bimonthly educational program; Continuing Education credits, when offered by WPSAP; discounted registration fees for conferences & workshops; and the opportunity for dialogue on Adlerian theory and interpretations of behavior.