On April 10th, we will begin a discussion of The Collected Clinical Works of Alfred Adler, Volume 8, Chapters X & XI. The following chapter summaries were prepared by Manu Jaaskelainen.
Ch. X
Medical Course at Urban Hospital - Lecture No. 3 continues the discussion of the previous case. Adler points out that the client had her problems relatively late in her life. "Recall the biographies of outstanding people. A large number of them ovecame physical or psychological problems in earliest childhood." The earlier the child begins to overcome her problems, the more successful she will be in dealing with them. In the end of the lecture, Adler points out that utmost tact is needed in dealing with the problems of the client. One should not hurt the client, and one should keep all personal issues out of the therapeutic situation.
Ch. XI
Lecture No. 4 concludes the case study. In the end of the lecture, is a brief encounter between Adler and the client. Adler discusses first the life style of the client, expectations of pampering, suicide as revenge, and depression. Adler points out that the discussion with the client may lead her to find another viewpoint that will help her to see her troubles in a new light; this might prove helpful from her point of view.
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