Subjective

• Contrasts with an assumption of absolutes
• We give meaning to life, reality is as we perceive it.
• We cannot be objective about ourselves and our interpretation of experience
• There is no absolute truth for us, reality or truth is how we feel, what it means to us.
• Heredity or environment are not as important as what meaning we give them 'A psychology of use, not possession'

Holism

• Contrasts with a reductionist view
• A part is never understood by itself.
• A whole is more than the sum of the parts.
• We always look for patterns into which the details will fit. (we can perceive the design of a mosaic without separating the pieces)

  Adlerian Counseling Techniques

  
  "Unfortunately, many value-free therapeutic approaches relieve personal distress, but reinforce self-centeredness. Classical Adlerian psychotherapy, with its emphasis on social equality, mutual respect, cooperation, responsibility, and contribution, provides the means of re-vitalizing democracy by addressing the core of problem--correcting undemocratic character structures.”

  "In Adlerian psychotherapy, clients are encouraged to overcome their feelings of insecurity, develop deeper feelings of connectedness, and to redirect their striving for significance into more socially beneficial directions. Through a respectful Socratic dialogue, they are challenged to correct mistaken assumptions, attitudes, behaviors and feelings about themselves and the world. Constant encouragement stimulates clients to attempt what was previously felt as impossible. The growth of confidence, pride, and gratification leads to a greater desire and ability to cooperate. The objective of therapy is to replace exaggerated self-protection, self-enhancement, and self-indulgence with courageous social contribution." ( from: http://www.strisik.com/therapy/approaches.htm