The Mission and Purpose of NASAP

Mission

The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology's mission is to foster and promote the research, knowledge, training, and application of Adlerian Psychology, maintaining its principles and encouraging its growth.

Established in 1952 by Rudolf Dreikurs, NASAP thrives as a meeting place for a broad spectrum of professionals in fields of education, psychology, psychiatry, counseling, social work, coaching, pastoral care, business, and family education.  Another distinctive feature of NASAP is that it welcomes the active participation of parents, families, and community members.  NASAP champions the tenets of Individual Psychology through its annual conference, journals, newsletters and associated training opportunities.  NASAP builds dynamic relationships with its affiliates, organizations that help individuals connect with the ideas and practices of Individual Psychology at the local level.

Purpose

To promote the knowledge, training, and teaching of the core concepts of Adlerian (Individual) Psychology by:

  • Encouraging research and scientific inquiry in the application of Adlerian Psychology.

  • Expanding the availability of counseling, psychotherapy, parent education and family enrichment programs based on Adlerian Psychology.

  • Publishing journals, books and other materials which promote Adlerian Psychology.

  • Developing a network of local and regional organizations across Canada and the United States who are affiliated with the Society.

  • Developing and supporting training centers, institutes and other educational opportunities.

  • Networking with other groups, associations, and schools of thought in the field of psychology and education.

Values and Statements

We are guided by our mission statement: “The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology's mission is to foster and promote the research, knowledge, training, and application of Adlerian Psychology, maintaining its principles and encouraging its growth.”

(1) NASAP stands against all crimes committed against any individuals and (2) is not in support of xenophobia, antisemitism, islamophobia, ageism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism or any other forms of discrimination. (3) Options we have in place to address hatred and increase safety, education, awareness, personal empowerment and responsibility, and support for all within NASAP include engaging with the Ethics Committee, and consultation with the Social Justice Section.

NASAP’s Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Council of Representatives and North American Society of Adlerian Psychology condemn any form of violence. There is no justification for heinous acts on human life and the loss of individual rights. We grieve the escalating violence towards Israelis and Palestinians in this conflict. Furthermore, NASAP equally condemns the rise in anti-Semitic and anti-Arab rhetoric that has intensified due to the recent terrorist attacks.  As a violation of human rights, there is no justification for hostage-taking and acts of extreme violence that have disproportionately affected civilians. Additionally, humanitarian aid and access to necessities must be available to all innocents.

As an organization and a community, we stand with everyone who is working to safeguard human life. We call for peace and justice and unity in condemning any and all acts of terror.

NASAP’s Statement
on Racism & Inequality

NASAP Office

Mailing address:
117 Hedgewood Lane,
Canton, GA 30115
USA

1 (989) 572-6854

Email: info@alfredadler.org

NASAP is governed by a Board of Directors and a Council of Representatives. NASAP publishes a newsletter that comes out every other month and the Journal of Individual Psychology every quarter. You can read more about Adler and Adlerian Psychology in this section of our web or you can read about our leadership HERE. Our Constitution and By-Laws are also there.