Psychological Fingerprints

One of a Kind - Linda Page, Ph.D. The "Troubling" Aspect of One's Strengths - Francis X. Walton, Ph.D.

Introduction
Introduction to the Authors

Chapter 1 An Overview: The Man and His Theory Alfred Adler: The Man
Core Adlerian Principles: A "SUPER" Theory
Social Interest
"Rebellious" Social Interest
Psychological Tolerance (PT) and Social Interest
Unity
Private Logic
Equality
Reasons
Summary

Chapter 2 Lifestyle Theory Personality Styles
Neurotic Styles
Personality Disorders
Transactional Analysis and the Concept of Scripts
Premorbid Personality
Transference and Countertransference
Inferiority in Lifestyle Development
Unifying Aspect
Unique and Creative Aspects
Operational, Functional, and Constancy Aspects
Lifestyle: "The Story of Our Life"
Summary

Chapter 3 Lifestyle Interview Guides and Use Historical Overview to the Development of Lifestyle Formats
The Approach to a Lifestyle Interview
Basic Interviewing Considerations
Interview Issues and Considerations
A Checklist Summary
Considerations Prior to Use of Following Instruments
Lifestyle: A Self-Assessment
The :Now & Then" Lifestyle Questionnaire
Theory Input
Typology Considerations
Predicting Your Score
Lifestyle Questionnaire Scoring Sheet No. 1
Lifestyle Questionnaire Scoring Sheet No. 2
Classroom Application of Lifestyle Assessment
Expanding Your Social Interest
The Eckstein Lifestyle Interview (ELSI)
Introduction
The Eckstein Lifestyle Interview (ELSI)
Children¿s Lifestyle Guide (CLG) 
Sharing Lifestyles Within a Group Context

Part I: A Guide for Presenting Yourself to the Seminar
Part II: A Guide for Sharing in Responses
Part III: A Guide for Drawing Your Family Constellation
Part IV: A Guide for Discussing a Family Constellation
Mini-Lifestyle Interview
Brief Lifestyle Clues
The Most Memorable Adolescent Observation
Making the Lifestyle Concept Measurable
In the Beginning
The Lifestyle Questionnaire Inventory (LQI)
Kern Lifestyle Scale (KLS)
The Lifestyle Personality Inventory (LPI)
Basic Adlerian Scales for Interpersonal Success - Adult Form (BASIS-A)
BASIS-A Research
The BASIS-A in Practice
Summary

Chapter 4 Lifestyle Interpretive Skills The Developmental Phases of Adlerian Counseling
Wellness and the Five Life Tasks
Life Task 1: Spirituality
Life Task 2: Self-Direction
Life Task 3: Work and Leisure
Life Task 4: Friendship
Life Task 5: Love
Family Atmosphere
Parental Influence
The Naming Process
Family Values
Birth Order (Family Constellation)
First-Born Child
Second-Born Child
Middle Child
Youngest Child
Only Child
Adopted Child
Empirical Studies Indicating Significant Birth-Order-Related Personality Differences
Guidelines for Sibling Ratings
The Use of Literature in Lifestyle Assessment
The Number One Priority and the "Top Card"
Early Recollections Interpretation Guidelines
Rose-Colored View of the World
Typical Questions and Issues Related to ERs
Why Use ERs?
How to Collect Early Recollections?
A Summary of the Process 
 How to Make Sense of What You Just Collected
Explanatory Style and ERs
ERs and Metaphor Therapy
The ER Interactive Discussion Technique
Early Recollections: Mining the Personal Story in the Process of Change
Martha¿s Early Memories
The Traditional Approach to Early Recollections
Early Recollections and the Psycho-Clarity Process
The Willhite Technique
The Use of Art Therap