Welcome to The Connection,
NASAP’s Online Newsletter
July 2025 Issue
Dear Adlerians,
Welcome to the July/August 2025 issue of The Connection. We are pleased to focus this issue on the recent NASAP annual conference which took place in Portland, Oregon from May 29 through June 1. As you peruse this issue, please enjoy pictures of the conference and articles written by attendees.
On a personal note, I especially enjoyed this event as a first-time conference-goer. I cherished the opportunities to finally meet personally with Adlerians I have been corresponding and Zooming with over the past two years, including attendees from Florida, Idaho, Georgia, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. As a non-clinician – Adler has long appealed to me for his philosophy and theory – the conference also provided a wonderful forum to glean new insights concerning Adlerian counseling and practice. I felt particularly gratified to meet Dr. Amy Lew and learn about her groundbreaking work with the four crucial C’s. I was also struck by the positive feelings fostered when meeting people who have dedicated their careers to promoting social interest, healing, contribution, and justice.
As you read this issue, I hope you are inspired to consider how you might contribute to The Connection in the future. Please feel free to submit your articles, announcements, and photos to the email below.
Sincerely,
Ellen Alderton, Editor
NASAPNews@gmail.com
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Dear Fellow Adlerians,
What an incredible 2025 NASAP conference we've just wrapped up! From the overwhelming positive feedback I personally received, it's clear the event was a resounding success. But success like that isn't magic; it's forged through dedication. My deepest gratitude goes to the volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, creating that wonderfully professional and enjoyable atmosphere for every participant. A heartfelt thank you also to all the presenters who generously shared their expertise; spreading the profound knowledge of Individual Psychology is, after all, our core mandate. Finally, I must commend my esteemed colleagues on the board and our exceptional executive director. We invested countless hours in brainstorming and vigorous debate, all to ensure we delivered the best conference possible. The enthusiastic comments from attendees made every bit of that hard work immensely worthwhile. From the insightful pre-conference trainings and Dr. Lisa Coleman's dynamic plenary to the lively Adlerian speed dating, this year's conference was truly innovative, vibrant, and unforgettable. And trust me, you can expect 2026 to be even bigger and better!
Social Responsibility: Building Our Future
Next year's conference theme, “Social Responsibility: Building Our Future,” is more than just a title; it's a powerful call to action for every Adlerian. This theme compels us to actively engage with the most pressing issues facing America today. It elevates our foundational belief in social interest from a mere concept to a dynamic force for change. By emphasizing “building our future,” it ignites a sense of collective agency and optimism, demonstrating that through responsible action and an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of all, we can constructively confront challenges like division, inequality, and despair. This theme challenges us to deeply explore how Adlerian principles can be powerfully applied to forge a more just, cohesive, and flourishing society for generations to come.
This theme isn't just relevant; it's critically urgent. In an era increasingly defined by individualism and sharp polarization, “Social Responsibility: Building Our Future” serves as a profound reminder of the Adlerian bedrock: that our individual well-being is inextricably linked to the well-being of the community. It doesn't just resonate with the core of Adlerian psychology; it provides a proactive, hopeful, and solution-oriented framework for vital discussions. It will inspire each of us to identify concrete ways we can contribute to positive societal transformation and truly fulfill our social interest mandate. This isn't merely a reflection; it's an empowering call to action.
Take a few moments right now and let this theme inspire you. Reflect on its depth and begin planning your presentation for next year, whether you collaborate with a colleague or lead it solo. Even if presenting isn't your path, commit to bringing a friend or two to the conference. Just imagine the impact we can make by expanding our circle! Consider how you can do more, reach out to me, and let's brainstorm together. I'm confident we can find a way for you to contribute. Let's champion and spread the transformative knowledge of Individual Psychology, together!
Warm regards,
Hallie M. Williams, Sr.
President, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
President’s Message
Updates from HQ, July 2025
By Susan Belangee, Ph.D., NASAP Executive Director
Another amazing annual conference was held in Portland, Oregon, at the end of May. More than 160 attendees enjoyed excellent learning sessions, inspirational speakers, and some delectable food during the event. The feedback shared across the weekend was nothing but positive, with hope for the future of NASAP.
For me, the conference is truly a labor of love; I am the duck that seems to have it together, but the truth is I’m paddling like crazy, making sure everything goes smoothly. This year, I was so grateful for Miosotis Cotto, her son Enzo Diaz Cotto, and Marie Perez Torres, who helped coordinate an awesome crew of volunteers. Thank you to everyone who served as room monitors, bookstore helpers, or registration guides. Knowing you all had it covered gave me such comfort and peace, so I could attend to the other things that inevitably occur.
This year, I was absolutely floored during the banquet as we raised over $10,000! As far as I know, this is a NASAP record! The items in the auction, both silent and live, were generously donated by several NASAP affiliates and members, and all proceeds go right to next year’s scholarships. How thrilling it was to see those bids continue to rise, and many thanks go to Tamara Whear, a professional auctioneer and NASAP member, who donated her time to make it a successful event!
Thank you to Mary Simmerling, one of the Social Justice Section co-chairs, who coordinated the on-site donation of items for Rose Haven, a local shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. The boxes were overflowing on Sunday when Mary packed them up, and I do hope we think of initiatives like this for future conferences.
So many of you came up and offered help, support, encouragement, and love, all of which meant the world to me. Knowing that there was a willing army ready to help when needed gave me strength. When my head hit the pillow each night, I counted all of you as blessings.
It makes my heart happy to hear that “this was the best one yet,” and “I can’t wait for next year!” I loved meeting so many new faces in addition to greeting those I’ve known for years. Let’s make a date for next year at about the same time in Minneapolis! All are welcome, and be sure to bring your friends!
Truly,
Susan
Three Days in the Lives of 165 Adlerians:
The NASAP 2025 Annual Conference
More than 165 Adlerians attended the NASAP conference in Portland, Oregon this past May 29 to June 1. Arriving from points throughout the United States, Canada, and even as far as Ecuador, conference attendees enjoyed a broad array of activities from workshops to demonstrations, speeches, a poster session, “speed dating” opportunities to meet and ask questions of an Adlerian, a gala dinner, a bookstore, and a live auction. For attendees who had time to explore the city, Portland offered a string of mostly sunny days and warm weather. A few attendees ventured into the outdoor pool, and the conference was graced with a lovely view of the verdant Holladay Park.
Offered in partnership with LEAPT, the League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists, the conference centered around the themes of connection, community, and contribution. Workshops explored art and play therapy, psychodrama, traditional talk therapy, couples’ therapy, methods of lifestyle assessment, work with refugee and immigrant populations, and more.
Here are just a smattering of events that took place during these informative and inspiring three days:
Workshop attendees gather to take on the marshmallow challenge.
Adlerian Diplomate, Calvin Armerding, offered two thought-provoking workshops on “The Guiding Self-Ideal” and “Besmirching the Clean Conscience.” For the former, Armerding introduced a method of utilizing daydreams as pathways to uncovering and exploring the lifestyle, offering a live demonstration of how daydreams can effectively identify an individual’s felt plus and felt minus. Armerding also proposed a pithy and powerful definition of the lifestyle as a meta-goal combined with a strategy for achieving that meta-goal. For his “Besmirching” workshop, Armerding explored the act of apologizing and presented an original seven-step liturgy for proffering a sincere and healing apology. Group discussions took a fascinating turn with attendees exploring the relationship between apology and forgiveness.
Pascale Brady presented a lively and interactive workshop on “Sociometry: The Art of Connecting in Service of Community.” Brady provided a brief history of pioneering psychiatrist, J.L. Moreno’s, development of the psychodramatic modality of sociometry, discussing the parallels between psychodrama and Individual Psychology. Attendees threw themselves enthusiastically into the activities, making gestures to describe their approach to being in the workshop, arranging themselves in a line to explore their comfort with presenting on the workshop materials, physically reaching out to the person they would most want to present with, and more.
For their workshop on “Using the Crucial C’s to Nurture Immigrant Children,” Miosotis Cotto and Marie Perez artfully presented a case study of Moussa, a Nigerian unaccompanied child whom Perez, an immigrant and refugee case manager, had worked with in Phoenix from the age of 16 to 18. Cotto and Perez explained how Moussa initially faced significant challenges with one of the crucial C’s – in connecting. In her management of Moussa’s case, Perez worked proactively with Moussa and his support team to help him to heal and achieve across all of the crucial C’s various dimensions.
NASAP executive director, Dr. Susan Belangee, paired up with the mother-daughter team, Michelle Doerr and Alexa Marquette, to present a truly personal case study of how eating disorders impacted the Doerr family and how they found healing through Adlerian therapy. The presenters credited Individual Psychology’s positive and holistic approach to helping them to identify their strengths and challenges and successfully move beyond an initial and unfruitful focus merely on morbidity. Doerr and Marquette have co-written a book about their experiences, “Grapevine: A Mother and Daughter’s Tangled Journey Through an Eating Disorder.” In a wonderful homage to Adler’s understanding of the fierce subjectivity of memories, “Grapevine” presents mother’s and daughter’s varied recollections of this life episode as all true – even though their memories often differ from and even contradict one another.
Dr. Lisa Coleman, president of Adler University, delivered the conference’s keynote address. Coleman recounted how she became interested in Adler during her doctoral studies, reviewing Adler’s writings for her dissertation. In her subsequent career, which has included leadership positions at Tufts University, Harvard University, and New York University, Coleman has remained guided by Individual Psychology’s focuses on social interest and social justice. In the question-and-answer session following her speech, Dr. Coleman discussed the current criticisms of higher education and asserted that universities need to work more closely with their host communities, recommending, for example, partnering with local community colleges. NASAP president, Hallie M. Williams, Sr., capped Dr. Coleman’s address by presenting her with a commemorative plaque.
The conference also featured a business report as required by NASAP bylaws. Dr. Belangee reported that the organization is in sound financial health and hopes to make a profit from this year’s conference. She also noted that our organization currently has approximately 750 members, and she welcomes suggestions for how we might convert student members into long-term professional members. President Williams called on current NASAP members to strengthen our organization by inviting more people into the fold. Ethics Committee member, Pascale Brady, noted that the committee is seeking a new chairperson.
For those who could not attend this year’s conference, the team of The Connection hopes this recap gives you a flavor of the event and inspires you to join in future years. For those who attended, thank you for three wonderful days of warm fellowship, stimulating discourse, and engaging activities. Please enjoy further articles by conference presenters in this special issue. Here’s to next year in Minneapolis!
The Four Crucial C’s as a Tool for Working with Unaccompanied Children
By Miosotis Cotto-López, MIO, Adlerian Counselor
Every year, we come together to celebrate Adler and his legacy through our NASAP conference. This year’s conference was my fourth, and just like in previous years, I am already looking forward to the next one. The conference offered us an exciting opportunity to see familiar faces and meet new ones. For my colleague, Marie Pérez-Torres, and me, it was a cherished moment as we became first-time presenters. Among the many topics to discuss concerning Adlerian theory, we decided to present on the four crucial C’s as a tool for working with unaccompanied children.
The four crucial C’s (Connect, Capable, Count, and Courage) follow from the four core needs that every human seeks to fulfill: to belong, to be self-sufficient, to be significant, and to be encouraged. As Adler taught us, through holism, there are no internal conflicts within us. On the contrary, every psychological movement (dreams, thoughts, memories, feelings, and even physical symptoms) is aligned with a final goal – a goal that is as unique as each individual. Wherever we go, we are always trying to achieve our goal and fulfill the needs of the four crucial C’s. Marie’s and my presentation was designed to define each of the C’s and to identify both fulfilled and unfulfilled needs in children through their behavior. Understanding the C’s is easier when they are connected to a real-life experience; this was possible through a case introduction.
As our country faces challenges in efforts to implement new laws and procedures regarding immigration, children are living in facilities waiting to be reunited with family or sponsors here in the United States; these young people are designated as unaccompanied children. Caseworkers and clinicians collaborate to ensure compliance with the legal system while advocating for the needs and rights of these children. Each one of them carries their share of trauma, which is endured by pursuing the American Dream. This was the case of Moussa, a 16-year-old from Africa who had to flee his country after years of political persecution that led to the disappearance of both parents. My colleague, Marie, took his case and also took on the difficult task of finding a safe environment to place Moussa when he turned 18, as there was no sponsor or family member to look after him.
Each one of Moussa's C’s were assessed and treated. His Connect had two considerations: connecting skills, previously acquired to migrate, and connecting once he arrived in the United States. His family of origin (mother, father, brother, and Moussa himself) enjoyed a strong bond that had nurtured Moussa sufficiently for him to develop the skills needed to relate to others successfully. At the time of starting treatment, Moussa’s Connect was low due to factors like uncertainty, language barriers, and cultural differences. Marie's priority was establishing a bond based on respect, supporting his feelings, and making an effort to get to know him.
Once Connect was fulfilled, Capable and Count were easy to treat. Despite the difficult circumstances in which Moussa was living, he expressed an optimism for the future. Moussa was entirely sure he was capable and advocated for himself and his peers at the facility; he knew he mattered and that he counted. Marie facilitated the process, finding useful ways for him to enact these skills, like allowing him to coach his peers in basketball games or to trust his wishes in selecting a placement.
Every single accommodation Marie and her team made for Moussa lifted his Courage. The bond and trust developed between Moussa and Marie gave him the confidence to know that he had the skills and the support to face life's challenges. Eventually, Moussa was released and placed with a family that, to this day, supports and guides him while he becomes an adult.
Although the four crucial C’s are commonly employed when working on children's behavior, the applications of the C’s are limitless. As long as we remember that, regardless of age or scenario, we are always seeking to fulfill these needs, the strategies employed with children can be adapted when working with adults. I use the C’s when training Sign Language interpreters. Just like Moussa, Deaf individuals seek to fill their needs, and interpreters are the voice that makes this possible. How can you apply the C’s?
Reflections of a First-Time Attendee
By Gredder Rios-Lorenzo, LMHC
What happens when you finally step into a space you’ve only known through journals, books, Zoom boxes, and the heartfelt stories of other Adlerians? For me, attending the 73rd NASAP conference in Portland was more than a professional milestone; it was a long-awaited homecoming.
Over the past few months, I have connected with NASAP primarily through screens: sometimes as a quiet name in a Zoom square, other times as a voice in Family Education Section meetings. Even virtually, we spoke a shared language of belonging, contribution, and courage. Meeting those same faces in person felt like watching a photo come to life – warmer and more vivid than I had imagined. Even before the plenary, I was reminded: connection didn’t begin there; it deepened there.
As a first-time attendee and scholarship recipient, I arrived with a heart full of curiosity and hope. From the moment I landed, NASAP’s volunteers offered support that made even the airport feel welcoming. In every smile, helping hand, and coffee-line moment, I found community. This wasn’t just a conference; it was encouragement made visible.
One session that stayed with me was “Turning Homework Wars into Opportunities for Building the Crucial Cs” with Amy Lew and Aren Lew. What began as a session on homework struggles became a powerful reflection on capability, shame, and connection. Math, often a source of anxiety, became a language of curiosity and belonging. Amy’s clear explanation of the Crucial Cs and Aren’s thoughtful facilitation invited us to explore a math problem in our own way, showing how uniquely each mind works. The session quietly “spit in our soup,” revealing the limiting beliefs many of us carried since childhood. The Crucial Cs weren’t just taught; they were lived.
These moments affirmed why Adlerian theory grounds my work with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing families. The Crucial Cs help disrupt cycles of disconnection and build resilience. That spirit of curiosity carried through every session. I scribbled notes not just for work, but for life.
Bob Saxner’s “Both Sides of the Medallion” reminded us that behavior and belief were two inseparable sides of the same coin. Using a clever Indiana Jones metaphor, he encouraged us to “dig in the right place,” a lesson I took to heart as I considered how to better support parents and schools.
Craig Balfany’s intersecting mandalas workshop brought shape, color, and introspection to life. Through art, we explored connection and contribution through creation – not just words. Watching participants uncover the meaning behind their images moved me. I left inspired to adapt this process for Deaf and visual learners in therapy.
Rocky Garrison’s Ansbacher Lecture offered a thoughtful reflection on language and theory. His call to refine how we express Individual Psychology felt like a quiet revolution making Adlerian work more accessible across cultures, generations, and languages.
“Unlocking the Playroom” with Kim Feeney and Amy Holsinger felt tailor-made for my work. The presenters showed how anxiety manifests in children cognitively, behaviorally, and physically, offering playful tools to meet kids where they are. For children processing anxiety through movement, image, or nonverbal expression, the session was gold. I left with tangible strategies I could immediately use with neurodivergent clients and those who communicate through sign language.
Erica Tatum-Sheade’s session wove culture, connection, and experiential practice with grace. As a Latina therapist, her work resonated with me. Her play therapy grounded Adlerian values in cultural nuance and reaffirmed my commitment to cultural humility and purposefulness.
A joyful moment came during “Organizational Change: An Adlerian Approach to Lewin’s Change Model” with Miosotis Cotto and Yogi Patel. Picture a room full of adults building spaghetti towers during the Marshmallow Challenge. We weren’t just learning change, we were living it. Through laughter, trial, and collaboration, we practiced trust and contribution. The activities reminded me that organizational change, like therapy, was relational.
The conference underscored for me that Adlerian work is more than theory; it’s lived experience, connection, and art. Every story and moment of vulnerability at the conference deepened that truth. Thank you, NASAP, for the scholarship and the warm welcome. I leave inspired to continue serving the Latinx community, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children, their families, and all who seek belonging. ¡Bravo! To the volunteers and presenters, your gifts made this experience truly unforgettable.
A Mother and Daughter Reflect on an Eating Disorder in the Family
By Michelle Doerr and Alexa Marquette
Ours is a story of disconnection then healing, told through the lenses of a mother and daughter. This article mirrors our book where Alexa’s voice is seen in regular font and Michelle’s is seen in italics. We came to the 2025 NASAP conference to share our story of how an Adlerian process helped us recover.
As Alexa’s mom, I sensed something was off. She was eating very slowly, and it seemed like she sloshed each bite for an eternity. Additionally, she was becoming short-tempered with her beloved dog, Cisco. When the nurse called from school to report that someone had overheard Alexa and two other girls discussing a pact not to eat, that's when our journey began.
I was diagnosed with an eating disorder at just ten years old. This sparked a battle that lasted roughly two years, which included outpatient visits with therapists, doctors, and nutritionists. My family lived in a rural community, so every visit to the eating disorder clinic was an hour-and-a-half drive one way. I didn’t believe anything was wrong with me, so I put up a lot of resistance. I was guarded with therapists. I became angry with my family, namely my mom. I got lost among the eating disorder voices in my head.
Alexa’s first therapist wasn’t a good fit for us. After advocating for a change, we found a better match. However, even then, no one addressed the root cause. I was also seeing my own counselor, and eventually moved Alexa from the clinic after she reached her goal weight. My counselor suggested a team-based model, where each of us met with a counselor before coming together to discuss what we each learned.
Everywhere else, the focus was on food. The transition to an Adlerian counselor allowed me, Alexa, the human, to be seen again from behind the curtain of my eating disorder. Using a Venn Diagram, my counselor helped me separate myself from the eating disorder. This was the first time someone had cared to know about what made me special and focused on my strengths instead of my struggle. From then on, I was better connected to myself, and therefore, I was able to connect more effectively with those around me.
During our first session, I noticed that Alexa had already shifted her perspective. From that moment on, we utilized strength-based tools to pursue future goals. Although it wasn’t easy, it marked a significant turning point.
The initial years of struggle and recovery were filled with a lot of shame about my eating disorder. However, as time passed, I felt compelled to share my story. Perhaps if I shared my experience, others would be able to avoid similar pain. I began sharing small pieces of my story; first, in high school speech, then drafted blog posts. This vulnerability sparked deep conversations with my mom, and we realized this was a shared story. So, we decided to write a book showcasing each of our perspectives, taking a systems approach.
As the primary caregiver, I spent up to eight hours a day managing food issues. It wasn’t just her life that was affected; our whole family was. It made sense to write a book that demonstrated this impact.
We didn’t want to stop after writing the book. We knew we had more to say and people to reach. Speaking engagements on these topics remain a passion.
When I saw the application invitation to present at the NASAP conference, I reached out to Susan Belangee, who had endorsed our book, to co-present. She quickly replied with an enthusiastic yes (and your daughter is coming too, right?). Susan and I exchanged ideas and settled on a focus on how the Crucial Cs were part of our healing.
Everyone at the NASAP conference was incredibly welcoming, and we felt genuinely encouraged. Even though we aren’t licensed professionals, it seemed as though people valued our contribution. We hope that sharing our story with this audience, many of whom work with clients and families that may struggle with eating disorders, will raise greater awareness of how Adlerian principles can be applied in eating disorder treatment. In return, we learned how those same principles could be utilized in numerous other contexts, including parenting, recovering from cults, and addressing various issues. Our story is just one example of what’s possible when families are seen, strengths are valued, and healing is shared. We’re honored to add our voices to the conversation - and to keep learning alongside all of you
You Are Invited to the Positive Discipline Conference
Learn more about positive discipline and join the Positive Discipline Association (PDA) in person for the 2025 Positive Discipline Conference in Dallas! Featuring dynamic presentations for educators, clinicians, and parents, this conference is designed to equip attendees with proven tools to transform home, school, or professional practice. Whether you’re looking to boost your coaching, consulting, or counseling impact, or simply want to deepen your positive discipline skills, this conference is an opportunity to learn from top experts, connect with like-minded professionals, and take your practice to the next level. Register for the conference.
The PDA is currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors. Conference and Think Tank offer opportunities for your organization to have increased exposure and/or to advertise your private practice, coaching, or consulting services. Both venues are also a significant way to give back. The PDA is a non-profit organization and relies on partnerships to continue its important work. Through your partnership, PDA can connect, empower, and serve its community better. Submit an application to sponsor or exhibit.
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Thank you for playing the photo challenge!
Thank you for playing the photo challenge!
Timothy Hartshorne of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, provided us with the photo below, and The Connection challenged readers in our May issue to name these Adlerians.
One person wrote in and mentioned she was looking forward to The Connection’s official answers. The unfortunate news is that we do not have official answers! We are looking to you, our readers, to help us gather this important information. Our readers, Ed Abelson and Becky LaFountain, provided the following details:
This photograph was taken at the delegate assembly circa 1988 or 1989.
Seated in the front row is the executive board: (left to right) Joyce McKay, Steve Maybell, Don Dinkmeyer, Jr. (president), Ed "Abe" Abelson, Neva Heffner (executive director), Bob Armstrong.
Second row: (fifth from right) Erik Mansager, (third from right) Mim Pew, (far right) Edna Nash.
Back row: (far left) Mel Markowski, (second from left) Amy Lew, (fourth from right) Betty Lou Bettner, (far right) Jane Griffith.
We still haven’t identified everyone, so if you have additional information, please do write to NASAPNews@gmail.com. We look forward to challenging you with more photos in future issues.
Articles for CE Credits
Introducing Thinkific - https://nasap.thinkific.com/
The Didacte system was discontinued earlier this year, so NASAP’s Education and Professional Development Committee got to work finding the next Learning Management System (LMS).
Thinkific is the name of the new LMS and Rocky Garrison and Ben Rader have been working hard to load the articles and videos and other courses into this new platform. Follow the instructions below to create your account and start earning CEs!
How to Sign Up for a Thinkific Account
1. Use this link to go to the site or type it into your browser window - https://nasap.thinkific.com/
2. Click Sign In and then scroll down until you see “Create a new account” and click that link
3. Enter your first name and last name in the boxes, then type in the email address you want to use for the site. Create a password you can remember in the box, then review the Terms of use and Privacy Policy. When finished, click the box that you have read the terms and click “Sign Up”
4. When the next page loads, you will come to the All Products page. This is where you can select courses/articles you wish to read and get CE credit for.
5. At the top right, you will see My Dashboard; when you click this, it will take you to the page where you can see all the courses you’ve signed up for and/or completed. This page will be empty until you sign up and pay for a course.
6. To select a course/article to complete, click anywhere on the box for that course/article. The landing page for that item will then load. You will see the title of the article/course and then the abstract for the article or a brief summary of the course. When you scroll down, you will see the items to complete as part of the course. To begin the course, click “Enroll Now.” The payment screen loads next; enter the required information and click “Complete Purchase.” Occasionally, NASAP will offer coupon or discount codes, which can be entered by clicking “Have a coupon?” below the pricing information. Be sure to enter that coupon code prior to entering the billing information.
7. Once the payment has been processed, you can go to My Dashboard to begin the course. When you have finished reading or watching all the components of the course, the quiz will load. Once you have completed the quiz and passed it with at least an 80%, a certificate will be available to download. Be sure to download and save the certificate for future reference (i.e. licensure renewals or NASAP Certificate program verification).
8. All courses you’ve completed will have a certificate and you can access that from your profile in the top right corner. When you click on your name, a drop down menu appears; click on My Account. This is where you can update your email, password, and other information. When you click on Certificates, you can see the certificates you’ve received from completed courses. You can save a credit card under the Billing option if you choose. If for some reason a certificate does not generate automatically, contact the NASAP office at executivedirector@alfredadler.org.
Moments from the 2025 Conference
Dr. Antwan Player and Fernanda Lee of the Adler Graduate School
Bids for vintage books at the silent auction
Hallie M. Williams, NASAP President, and Dr. Lisa Coleman, President of Adler University
Art therapy workshop attendees scribble to engage both sides of their brain.
Dr. Rocky Garrison delivers the Ansbacher lecture.
Workshop attendees accomplish feats of engineering during the marshmallow challenge.
Adlerian Diplomate, Calvin Armerding, discusses the guiding self-ideal.
Attendees who flew to the conference enjoyed a spectacular view of Mt. Hood.
Attendees enjoy fellowship and food at the banquet.
Thank you to the following individuals and organizations who provided photos: Adler Graduate School, Ellen Alderton, Susan Belangee, Miosotis Cotto-Lopez, Gredder Rios-Lorenzo, Yogi Patel, Hallie M. Williams.
Our Editorial Team
Ellen Lee Alderton, Editor
Cynthia Chiamaka Ogueri, Editorial Intern
Harshdeep Kaur, Editorial Intern
Fizza Mushtaq, Editorial Intern