ABSTRACT
The therapist demonstrates respect for the family and thereby helps the family develop a mutual respect. The techniques are used to help the therapist achieve the major goals of the therapy. Adlerian psychology operates on the basis of giving considerable attention to the pattern of relationships in the family, the goals that have been verbalized, and those that are revealed by behaviour. It is important to understand how family members currently communicate with each other. Encouragement is focused on increasing self-esteem and the feelings of worth of the members of the family. Encouragement is first demonstrated by the therapist's interest in identifying assets and strengths instead of investigating problems, pathology, and weaknesses. The paradoxical intention or antisuggestion often persuades the person to produce the symptom he appears to be complaining about. The symptom is actually prescribed. The person is encouraged to become even more symptomatic. In simple terms, it helps to reframe the symptom.
