ABSTRACT
Dream interpretation is an important skill for therapists. The Adlerian style of dream interpretation is direct and practical. Indeed, Dreikurs (1973, p. 226) states that “it is generally satisfactory and sufficient to know the general direction of the dream without wasting too much time and effort to discover from where the details of the dream-material come.” In Adlerian therapy, to be practical entails determination of main outlines or general direction of a coping style without worrying over the details. This practical attitude has benefits in therapy, encouraging direct solutions to problems. The aim of this article is to outline Adlerian theory and use of dreams in short-term, solution-focused therapy, and, through an example, to contrast the aims of short-term Adlerian therapy with those of a longer-term Adlerian therapy.
