Conference Program
The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors to sponsor continuing education, ACEP #5263.
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association has approved the conference for Canadian Counsellors.
Thursday June 6 - Self-Care and Community-Care Day
The sessions scheduled for this day are designed to be interactive and fun (and still CE eligible as well). The sessions start at 8:30 AM and end at 4:30 PM. Below is a link to the PDF list of sessions to choose from for Thursday. Each session will last 90 minutes - choose 4 to create a full day or choose 2 for half a day.
For descriptions of the Thursday sessions, click the button below.
Thursday Evening, June 6 - Ansbacher Lecture
The traditional kick-off of the Annual Conference is the Ansbacher Lecture. The session starts at 7:00 PM and will be followed by a reception.
At 7:00 PM, Begum Verjee opens the conference with the Ansbacher Lecture - “Disrupting Vertical Worldviews in pursuit of Social Interest” (CE eligible).
Begum Verjee, Ed.D., M.Ed., PCC will explore vertical worldviews that support systems of power and privilege which permeate North American society and all its institutions. Disrupting these vertical worldviews provides us with a vision for a just and democratic society, a move towards allyship and social equality through a commitment to social interest.
A reception with light hors d’oeuvres will follow the lecture.
Friday June 7 - General Conference Sessions
The main two-day conference starts today with sessions starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM.
Plenary Session
Noah Thorne, MA and Ali Cunningham Abbott, PhD, LMHC, QS will moderate a panel discussion titled “Advocating for our BIPOC, Trans & Queer Community”
Given the current political climate in Florida, it is important to stay informed about and connected with folks who are already doing great work despite being the target of legislative change & medical bans. In this session, participants will learn about the measures enacted in Florida that directly impact the BIPOC, trans & queer community and how the community has responded from those directly involved in this work. We will then go on to describe the unique needs and resilience factors among the community and finally, discuss how Adlerians can support BIPOC trans & queer clients and community members.
Friday 8:00 - 9:15 AM
Below is a link to the information for Friday sessions.
Saturday June 8 - General Conference Sessions, Special Lunch Event, and Poster Session Happy Hour
Start your day with a plenary session at 8:00 AM, learn about a local school founded using Adlerian principles at lunch, attend great sessions until 5:00 PM, and end your day with the Poster Session Happy Hour and closing banquet. The banquet is a highlight of the conference with awards, auctions, and information about next year’s location.
Keynote Plenary Session with Patrick Williams, MCC
Patrick is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council, ICF Circle of Distinction, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Mentor, and Master Certified Coach, (ICF)
“Adlerian Theory and Principles applied to Life and Wellness Coaching”
Saturday 8:00-9:15 AM
Patrick’s co-authored book is available via this link with a 20% discount and free shipping.
Special Post-Lunch Session Honoring the Alfred Adler School in FL
The Adler School of St. Petersburg, Florida opened in 2008 with the goal of offering families a school that operates as a true community: where students feel belonging, where their contribution is not only welcomed but expected, and where their voices are heard. Project- based curriculum provides students with “choice and responsibility for their education, along with guidance, encouragement and support from parents and teachers.”
In our lunchtime session, school leaders will provide an overview of the school’s history and mission, and daily practices. Join us for an engaging, inspiring story of how Adlerian principles come to life in the classroom!
Saturday 1:10-2:00 PM
Open Forum Coaching Demonstration
The first ever live coaching demonstration with Begum Verjee takes place Saturday afternoon, from 3:45 - 5:00 PM.
Below is the link to the information for Saturday’s sessions.
Sunday June 9 - Post-Conference Workshops
The conference comes to a close with post-conference workshops. See below for the list of available workshops.
