Events
Events listed on this page are offered by NASAP Sections and Affiliates as well as NASAP generally. To submit an event for publicity, please click the button below and review the policy.
Please note that all events are listed in the US Eastern Time Zone (EST)
Family Education Section Monthly Meeting
All are welcome to explore Adlerian Family Education principles at the free monthly online meeting of the NASAP Family Education Section.
TLC Section Meeting
September 24 Meeting Agenda Highlights:
A warm welcome to new members from the Portland NASAP conference
Reflective sharing:
What’s shifted in your coaching or leadership practice?
Best practices and insights you’ve gained
Open dialogue around coaching and leadership
Visioning for the year ahead:
What would you like TLC to offer?
How might you contribute?
Brief discussion on TLC leadership succession planning
Open business and Q&A
Please come ready to share, listen, and contribute. Your voice shapes the future of TLC.
To register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a9xUbID9R6a9zc2pSo7zEQ#/registration
Truth, Justice, and the Adlerian Way
Truth, Justice, and the Adlerian Way!
This presentation explores how superhero stories and fandoms can be used, through Adlerian theory and Individual Psychology, to better understand clients, promote social interest, and support goal achievement.
Presented by Erica Wassenaar and Connie Victor
To register - https://leapt.arlo.co/w/courses/137-truth-justice-and-the-adlerian-way/685
Details:
Superheroes invoke fond memories of watching blockbuster movies or reading comic books at your local barber shop, images of spandex costumes and witty phrases, and adventures and storylines centered around saving the world. However, these stories, memories, and metaphors can be used to better understand clients and the world through the use of Adler’s ideas and Individual Psychology. This presentation will explore the usefulness of these stories and resources, discuss interventions aimed at promoting social interest and movement toward one’s goals, and apply Adlerian theory to the concepts of superheroes, their fandoms, and the associated pop culture phenomena.
Cafe Adler Presented by ASIIP - Exploring Inferiority Feelings, Their Compensation, and Organ Inferiority
Join ASIIP (an affiliate based in the UK) for a workshop on Exploring Inferiority Feelings, Their Compensation, and Organ Inferiority on Thursday September 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM (UK time/ 2:30 PM EST).
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8mxZr_EWQYOObjQrQCe4CQ
TAP Talk - Scrolling the Subconscious: Adlerian Psychology Meets Modern Media
TAP Talk for September will feature Jasmine Rename as she shares about Scrolling the Subconscious: Adlerian Psychology Meets Modern Media.
To register for this Zoom event - https://forms.gle/KXvCVFJtSvcxxkabA
TAP Talks are sponsored by the TRT (Theory, Research, and Teaching) section of NASAP. Jennifer and Daniel Williamson serve as the co-chairs for this section. For more information about the section, email Jennifer (drjwilliamson@gmail.com) or Daniel (drdwilliamson@gmail.com).
ICASSI Virtual Adler Cafe
The first Sunday of every month, ICASSI holds a Virtual Adler Cafe. For information about these online gatherings, please visit https://www.icassi.net/virtual-adler-cafe/.
The start time in the USA is 2:00 PM EST/1:00 PM CST/12:00 PM MST/11:00 AM PST. For help in figuring out the start time where you live, use this link and then search for the nearest large city: https://24timezones.com/#/map
ISIP Event - "The A.R.T. (Adlerian Relational Thearpy) of counseling and helping people work through grief
Join the Idaho Society of Individual Psychology (ISIP) on October 10th & 11th, 2025 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise Idaho and online through Zoom for "The A.R.T. (Adlerian Relational Therapy) of counseling and helping people work through grief" featuring Dr. Gary Bauman, Ph.D, LPC, CPCS
2. registration link
https://adleridaho.org/product-category/workshops/
3. link for more information (NOTE - times listed on NASAP’s event page are in EST; check the information from the link below for times based on MST).
https://adleridaho.org/advanced/
Grief is undeniably one of the most difficult human emotions to heal from. Unresolved grief over the course of one’s lifetime can lead to long term depression, addiction, or other mental health problems. When individuals encounter a significant loss followed by overwhelming experiences of grief, it can become difficult to want to connect with others and embrace life again. As this occurs, the core of one’s human existence, including one’s sense of belonging and contribution, is affected. Adlerian theory is a comprehensive psychology for understanding people and the motivation behind their actions. It also provides an artful approach for working with hurting clients through a relational method of inspiring change. Offering a straight-forward and clear-focused training style for applying Adlerian tactics to grief-stricken individuals, Dr. Bauman will guide helping professionals in their journey of connecting with and motivating hurting individuals to move forward in the midst of their pain.
ISIP Event - Adlerian Psychotherapy with Steve Maybell
Join ISIP for a training event on October 24th & 25th, 2025 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise Idaho and online through Zoom. This event features Steve Maybell speaking on Adlerian Psychotherapy.
2. registration link
https://adleridaho.org/product-category/workshops/
3. link for more information (NOTE - times listed on NASAP events page are listed in EST; check information for MST timezone)
https://adleridaho.org/basic-workshops/
5. brief description of the event
Do you want to learn to apply practical applications of Adlerian Theory into your work with clients? This workshop will help you understand the 4 phase model of Adlerian Psychotherapy and principles of a helping relationship “Adlerian Style”. Dr. Steven Maybell will present ways to apply Adlerian Psychology into your sessions and practice. He will train on the process and methods involved in facilitating reorientation in psychotherapy, and repectful approaches to creating insight.
ICASSI Virtual Adler Cafe
The first Sunday of every month, ICASSI holds a Virtual Adler Cafe. For information about these online gatherings, please visit https://www.icassi.net/virtual-adler-cafe/.
The start time in the USA is 2:00 PM EST/1:00 PM CST/12:00 PM MST/11:00 AM PST. For help in figuring out the start time where you live, use this link and then search for the nearest large city: https://24timezones.com/#/map
TLC Section Meeting
Join the current Section Co-Chairs, Pascale Brady and Kevin O’Connor, for another meeting of the Transformative Leadership and Coaching section. The agenda will be announced closer to the meeting date. Please add this event to your calendar!
To Register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/d-dvZP3-RTKmL6IsdEOVvQ#/registration
Positive Discipline Online School Conference
ONLINE Positive Discipline School Conference — a global gathering of educators, school leaders, counselors, and Positive Discipline practitioners dedicated to building respectful, inclusive, and effective school communities.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Eastern time) Check your time zone
Format: Online via Zoom
Language: English
Recording: Available one week after the event
This conference centers on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), restorative practices, student-teacher relationships, and whole-school implementation of Positive Discipline. Whether you're new to the approach or a seasoned practitioner, you'll leave with research-based strategies, ready-to-use resources, and a renewed sense of purpose.
To register - https://www.positivediscipline.org/event-6289318
TAP Talk - Writing Through Recovery: Leveraging Clinical Tools for Narrative Justice
TAP Talk for November will feature Mary Simmerling as she shares about Writing Through Recovery: Leveraging Clinical Tools for Narrative Justice.
To register for this Zoom event - https://forms.gle/KXvCVFJtSvcxxkabA
TAP Talks are sponsored by the TRT (Theory, Research, and Teaching) section of NASAP. Jennifer and Daniel Williamson serve as the co-chairs for this section. For more information about the section, email Jennifer (drjwilliamson@gmail.com) or Daniel (drdwilliamson@gmail.com).
ICASSI Virtual Adler Cafe
The first Sunday of every month, ICASSI holds a Virtual Adler Cafe. For information about these online gatherings, please visit https://www.icassi.net/virtual-adler-cafe/.
The start time in the USA is 2:00 PM EST/1:00 PM CST/12:00 PM MST/11:00 AM PST. For help in figuring out the start time where you live, use this link and then search for the nearest large city: https://24timezones.com/#/map
TLC Section meeting
Join the current Section Co-Chairs, Pascale Brady and Kevin O’Connor, for another meeting of the Transformative Leadership and Coaching section. The agenda will be announced closer to the meeting date. Please add this event to your calendar!
To register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iNOmjWxYQkSnN52aoxxeHQ#/registration
NASAP Winter Virtual Conference
Planning is underway for the NASAP Winter Virtual Conference to be held January 17th. More information will be shared here and in email blasts in the coming months. Please put the date on your calendar now so you don’t miss it!
ICASSI Winter Virtual Conference
ICASSI will hold a virtual winter conference January 31-February 1, 2026. More details will be shared in the coming months.
ICASSI Virtual Adler Cafe
The first Sunday of every month, ICASSI holds a Virtual Adler Cafe. For information about these online gatherings, please visit https://www.icassi.net/virtual-adler-cafe/.
The start time in the USA is 2:00 PM EST/1:00 PM CST/12:00 PM MST/11:00 AM PST. For help in figuring out the start time where you live, use this link and then search for the nearest large city: https://24timezones.com/#/map
The Adlerian Network Presents
Join us for “The Main Event and the Side Show”, topic of our September 6 meeting, presented by Susan Pye Brokaw, Retired LLMFT & LICSW. The meeting is free and you need not be a member to attend the Adlerian Network.
Family Education Section Monthly Meeting
NASAP Family Education Section Monthly Meeting third Fridays every month at noon. Everyone interested is welcome to join us.
GA Society of Adlerian Psychology Conference
The GSAP Annual Conference is August 15-17 with in-person sessions and a limited virtual offering. For registration - https://www.adlergeorgia.org/2025-registration.html.
For more information about the in-person sessions, https://www.adlergeorgia.org/2025-in-person-conference.html
For more information about the virtual sessions, https://www.adlergeorgia.org/2025-virtual-sessions.html. (Please know that there are no CEs for psychologists for the virtual sessions)
Adlerian Relationship Coaching - Be a Powerful Encourager! (sponsored by The Adlerian Network)
This session is online from 10:00-11:30 CST; email Adleriannetworkmn@gmail.com for the link.
This interactive workshop will cover the impact of being a powerful encourager on the coaching relationship. It helps the client feel seen, understood and in true partnership in the relationship vision and actions that fulfill the vision. Learn how to discover is most encouraging for your clients and for their relationship.
Paula Hemming is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaches Federation (www.coachfederation.org) since 2000. She was president and program development chair of the Minnesota chapter. She received the Gaston Award (for service) for recruiting over 90 new members, and mentoring upcoming coaches. She has a master’s degree in counseling and psychotherapy, and was the director of a professional coach training program at Adler Graduate School.
ISIP Affiliate Event - Integration of Religion and Spirituality into Clinical PRactice and Supervision
Register before July 15th to save money on this event featuring Candace Cornelison (Sneed).
To register - https://adleridaho.org/product/2025sumadvanced/
This workshop will be offered through the Zoom platform. Attendees will receive 12 continuing education credits (NBCC) for attending both days. The workshop begins at 8:30am Mountain Standard Time and concludes at 4:00pm Mountain Standard Time each day.
In this workshop, participants will explore religion and spirituality as an aspect of lifestyle and holistic conceptualization, ethical considerations for appropriate application of a religious and spiritual lens in clinical work and supervision, a model for incorporating religion and spirituality into clinical practice and supervision, and explanations of how to introduce religion and spirituality into a clinical or supervisory discussion.
ICASSI Summer Institute - Collinsville, IL
The 58th Annual Dreikurs ICASSI Summer Institute will be held in Collinsville, IL, near St Louis, MO, in Summer 2025. For more information, visit https://www.icassi.net/
Family Education Section Monthly Meeting
The Family Education Section meets online monthly on third Fridays at noon ET to share ideas, support one another, socialize, introduce new resources, and plan programs and conference presentations. Anyone interested in Adlerian family/parent education is welcome to join us at this free meeting. Learn more about the Section at https://www.alfredadler.org/parent
Positive Discipline Conference
Head to Dallas for the 2025 Positive Discipline Conference, with sessions covering parenting, relationships, workplace dynamics, and schools. CEs are available for Montessori and NBCC. For more information, use this link - https://positivediscipline.org/event-5965167
Early Registration through May 14th
Student rate available
ICASSI Adler Cafe
ICASSI holds Virtual Adler Cafes first Sundays of the month with international participants online. Free. We will profit from the various professional and cultural backgrounds of all of you. Open to everyone interested in Adlerian Psychology.
Family Education Section Monthly Meeting
Family Education Section monthly open meetings are free to all interested.
Adler U CAPS Event
2024-2025 Adler University Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship (CAPS) Training Series (virtual, free, and open to All)
Please note time listed is EST
Adlerian Approach to Neurocognitive Disorders, with Dr. Marina Bluvshtein
* Registration required - use link below
https://adler.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtcu2tqjsiGd1D1zKOP8HSVVVfq11xPW13
The Adlerian Network FREE Monthly Meeting
The Adlerian Network FREE Monthly Meeting (at new time) will be on the topic of “Early Recollections & Metaphors in Therapy & Supervision” and be presented by Dr. John Newbauer.
You need not be a member to attend the Adlerian Network. Events are free. Send a request for the Zoom link to <adlerian.network@gmail.com>
Metaphors are powerful ways of working with clients and often are used by our clients to describe their situations, feelings and relationships. Similarly, counselors in supervision also use metaphors to express themselves. Too often, we neglect to hear the metaphors or explore them in ways that are useful. We will take a look at what metaphors are and how we might use them as Adlerians in our work in therapy and supervision.
Our speaker, Dr. John Newbauer, is a consulting psychologist, and supervises behavioral clinicians working with clients who have a variety of developmental disabilities. He served as the Executive Director of the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) and also served as Administrator of ICASSI (International Committee for Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes). He was Director of Treatment and Diagnostics for the Allen County Juvenile Center. Prior to working for Allen County Juvenile Center, Dr. Newbauer co-founded a private practice group, Phoenix Associates, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he practiced psychology for 23 years. He served on the core faculty of the Adler School of Professional Psychology for 18 years and retired in 2008. Dr. Newbauer holds a diplomate from NASAP. He has publications in the areas of working with sexual offenders and victims and also spirituality and mental health.
ICASSI Adler Café
Sign up to participate with an international group of Adlerians in the free online monthly talks in the Adler Café sponsored by ICASSI and held first Sundays each month.
73rd Annual Conference
Join us in Portland, OR for the 73rd Annual NASAP Conference. All the details are listed on the 2025 Conference pages. The conference begins Thursday May 29th with pre-conference sessions and then the main conference kicks off Thursday evening with the Ansbacher Lecture at 7:00 PM. This year Rocky Garrison will give this significant Lecture.
The main two days of the conference will feature amazing sessions with several demonstrations.
Key Highlights include:
Friday May 30 1:00-2:00 PM - Keynote with Dr. Lisa Coleman, President of Adler University
Saturday May 31st 1:30-2:45 - Open Forum Couples Demonstration with Gary Bauman
Sunday will feature longer post-conference sessions from 8:30-11:45 AM.
To Register - https://www.alfredadler.org/registration-2025
For Hotel information - https://www.alfredadler.org/hotel-and-things-to-do
Adler U CAPS Event
2024-2025 Adler University Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship (CAPS) Training Series (virtual, free, and open to All)
Please note time listed is EST
Adlerian Approach to Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, with Dr. Courtney Evans
* Registration required - use link below
https://adler.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElf-2prD0uEtFK1Yh6KoJlqcRHOtat6vc5
Family Education Section Monthly Meeting
The Family Education Section meets online monthly on third Fridays at noon ET to share ideas, support one another, socialize, introduce new resources, and plan programs and conference presentations. Anyone interested in Adlerian family/parent education is welcome to join us at this free meeting.
If you are not a NASAP or Section member and not already on the e-list, to join us please fill out a form and one of our Section Co-Chairs will send you the Zoom address. <https://forms.gle/vz1ByW3DV4AyTyHbA>
TLC Section Meeting
Hosted by Pascale Brady and Kevin O’Connor.
The May gathering will be an open co-created conversation focused on the business of running a business, and anything else you might want to bring to the group. An open forum of sorts. We’ll explore practical tips and tools, delve into the business of coaching, and share what’s working in our practices.
We’ll also take time to reflect on the future of our section—what we envision moving forward, and whether any members might feel called to step into a leadership role. Additionally, we’ll connect around upcoming events like NASAP and ICASSI, and see who’s planning to attend.
To Register - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_HiWHYmtQ5S0heWRdADMSw#/registration
Adler University Annual Adlerian Summit
The 2025 Adler University Annual Adlerian Summit will be held in Chicago on May 9th, 2025. The summit's theme is "The Human, the Artist, the Builder: Creating a thriving humanity—one step, one stroke, one brick at a time.”
The summit will feature
Dr. Lisa Coleman’s greeting
The 4th annual Belongingness lecture (Dr. Terry Kottman will present Creative self-care for you and me, for us)
Breakout workshops by the popular Adlerian masters
Dr. Jim Bitter will present Stories, Fairy Tales, and Art: Uses of Imagination in Adlerian therapy.
Dr. Sara Saeedi will introduce us to Creating Movement through the Past, Present, and Future.
Dr. Jon Sperry will engage us in Using drumming to spark creativity, community, and connection.
Dr. Terry Kottman will be back in a breakout session on using improv in counseling.
The Dr. Richard Watts Student Adlerian Research Award
Art show by Adler University art therapy students
Unveiling of the unique donated art
The introduction of the two new Adlerian collections
Raffles, book sales, and giveaways
Lots of Adlerian-style connections.
Dr. Marina Bluvshtein will direct the event
The event is in-person only, but the keynote will be available for virtual attendance.
Up to 4.5 CE hours will be available for in-person attendees.
The event is free for all Adler University students, faculty, and staff. Reduced fee is available for alumni, training sites, and community partners. Please register HERE or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Questions? Email Dr. Bluvshtein at mbluvshtein@adler.edu
TAP Talk - Fostering Healing with Former Cult Members - Resetting Upset Gemeinschaftsgefühl
Don’t miss the TAP Talk for May as Natalee Bigger Stockdale and Kent Burtner explore the intersection of their disciplines with cults and coercive control. They will unpack the term "cult" and identify who is susceptible, detailing coercive control techniques such as recruitment, grooming, altered states training, manipulation of awe, auditory cues, frenzied activities, fasting, and sleep deprivation. The talk will highlight the role of psychoeducation in healing, featuring a case study review of an anonymized client and engaging group discussion.
To register for this Zoom event - https://forms.gle/KXvCVFJtSvcxxkabA
ICASSI Virtual Adler Cafe
ICASSI holds Virtual Adler Cafes first Sundays of the month with international participants online. Free. Check out the meeting topic and presenter and register at www.icassi.net/virtual-adler-cafe
This week Vera Todorova will talk about “Making (Common) Sense of AI: Artificial Intelligence meets Adlerian Intelligence“.
Family Education Section Monthly Meeting
The NASAP Family Education Section meets online monthly on third Fridays at noon ET to share ideas, support one another, socialize, introduce new resources, and plan programs and conference presentations. Anyone interested in Adlerian family/parent education is welcome to join us at this free meeting.
Positive Discipline Sessions - Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools
We are pleased to share with you our upcoming online event Positive Discipline Tools. Led by program developers and Positive Discipline book authors, these interactive sessions will provide hands-on tools that you can immediately apply in your personal and professional life.
SESSIONS
April 8: Parenting Tools – Jane Nelsen & Brad Ainge
April 10: Early Childhood Educator Tools – Cheryl Erwin & Steven Foster
April 15: Empowering People in the Workplace Tools – Dina Emser
April 17: Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools – Mary Tamborski
Format: Live, interactive online sessions
Language: English (Interpretation will be confirmed soon)
Recordings: Only English recordings will be available one week after each session.
Registration information - https://positivediscipline.org/event-6094990
TLC Section Meeting
Attend the Transformative Leadership & Coaching/TLC Section Meeting featuring Caroline Bernhard Lanier.
Positive Discipline Sessions - Empowering People in the Workplace Tools
We are pleased to share with you our upcoming online event Positive Discipline Tools. Led by program developers and Positive Discipline book authors, these interactive sessions will provide hands-on tools that you can immediately apply in your personal and professional life.
SESSIONS
April 8: Parenting Tools – Jane Nelsen & Brad Ainge
April 10: Early Childhood Educator Tools – Cheryl Erwin & Steven Foster
April 15: Empowering People in the Workplace Tools – Dina Emser
April 17: Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools – Mary Tamborski
Format: Live, interactive online sessions
Language: English (Interpretation will be confirmed soon)
Recordings: Only English recordings will be available one week after each session.
Registration information - https://positivediscipline.org/event-6094990
Adler U CAPS Event
2024-2025 Adler University Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship (CAPS) Training Series (virtual, free, and open to All)
Please note time listed is EST
Adlerian Approach to Substance Use Disorders, with Dr. Jonathan Sperry
* Registration required - use link below
https://adler.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdOGhpzwrHdYlxoiYqKQnViuWSW_RA-BR
Positive Discipline Sessions - Early Childhood Educator Tools
We are pleased to share with you our upcoming online event Positive Discipline Tools. Led by program developers and Positive Discipline book authors, these interactive sessions will provide hands-on tools that you can immediately apply in your personal and professional life.
SESSIONS
April 8: Parenting Tools – Jane Nelsen & Brad Ainge
April 10: Early Childhood Educator Tools – Cheryl Erwin & Steven Foster
April 15: Empowering People in the Workplace Tools – Dina Emser
April 17: Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools – Mary Tamborski
Format: Live, interactive online sessions
Language: English (Interpretation will be confirmed soon)
Recordings: Only English recordings will be available one week after each session.
Registration information - https://positivediscipline.org/event-6094990
Positive Discipline Sessions - Parenting Tools
We are pleased to share with you our upcoming online event Positive Discipline Tools. Led by program developers and Positive Discipline book authors, these interactive sessions will provide hands-on tools that you can immediately apply in your personal and professional life.
SESSIONS
April 8: Parenting Tools – Jane Nelsen & Brad Ainge
April 10: Early Childhood Educator Tools – Cheryl Erwin & Steven Foster
April 15: Empowering People in the Workplace Tools – Dina Emser
April 17: Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools – Mary Tamborski
Format: Live, interactive online sessions
Language: English (Interpretation will be confirmed soon)
Recordings: Only English recordings will be available one week after each session.
Registration information - https://positivediscipline.org/event-6094990
Adler Cafe Monthly Meeting
ICASSI holds Virtual Adler Cafes first Sundays of the month with international participants online. Free. www.icassi.net/virtual-adler-cafe
Telling Children Stories That Help: Tools for Play Therapy, Parenting and Teaching
“Telling Children Stories That Help: Tools for Play Therapy, Parenting and Teaching”
Join us for this entertaining experiential webinar prepared to hone your ability to create stories for (and with) your play therapy clients (and if you are a parent/caregiver or teacher, with your child or your class). You will learn and practice new ways to design healing stories for children.
4 NBCC or 4 APT CEs are available. This webinar meets the criteria for an APT "Live Webinar."