About MASL
MASL is an organization composed of mental health professionals, community members, educators, students, consumers and others in related service professions. We seek members from all walks of life and backgrounds who may be interested in helping us understand and advance the cause of human betterment.
About Individual Psychology and Alfred Adler…
MASL is founded on the principles of Individual Psychology. Individual Psychology is a theory that was devised by Alfred Adler (1870-1937). Adler considered all human behavior relative to social context. The name Individual Psychology is somewhat of a misnomer, as it actually pertains more to the social construction of the self.
A more fitting term may be “indivisible psychology”, as Adler had a great appreciation for the concept of holism, with the individual’s behavior operating in a unified and directive manner. Adler was not interested in dissecting people into parts or seeking universal laws to apply to all people, and instead looked for the unique and organized patterns that emerged for the individual. Although we develop through social contact and in social contexts, the pattern of life we each devise is unique unto the individual.
MASL is interested in furthering the work of Individual Psychology through integration of emerging science, research, perspectives, and work, allowing us a deeper and more expansive view of human behavior in these modern times.
Please, consider joining today. Take a moment to read about our three pronged initiatives of personal growth, professional development, and community enrichment.
Ben Rader
Executive Director
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