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Adlerian principles and practice in counseling and therapy are examined, with an emphasis on practical application. Important Adlerian ideas are covered, such as family constellation and birth order, lifestyle, goals, striving for significance, community feeling, social interest, teleological behavior, early memories, and the concept of the self. Many Adlerian techniques are covered including, paradox, acting as-if, use of metaphor, humor, push-button, catching oneself, and spitting in the client's soup. The use of Adlerian counseling in the context of school, group, and families is also studied.