During the "reorientation phase," what is the practitioner's role?

In the reorientation phase of Adlerian therapy, the practitioner's primary role is to assist clients in developing insights and actionable plans that facilitate change and growth. This phase focuses on empowering clients by helping them identify their goals and the steps needed to achieve them. The practitioner encourages clients to apply what they have learned during previous therapy sessions, fostering a sense of autonomy and responsibility for their own lives.

By engaging in this collaborative process, the therapist supports clients as they move from understanding their problems to taking practical steps to resolve them. This is central to Adlerian therapy's focus on social interest and community feeling, as clients learn to connect their personal goals with the greater good.

This approach contrasts with providing direct solutions, which does not promote client independence or self-efficacy, and with evaluating past sessions or enforcing strict guidelines, as these would not facilitate the dynamic, solution-focused nature of the reorientation phase. The emphasis here is on collaboration and active participation in the therapeutic process.