R. Jeff Lupient became interested in Adlerian Psychology because it seemed practical, family-oriented and systematic. "I deeply appreciate the Adlerian emphasis on social interest and holism," he says, "and I find the techniques of Adlerian Psychology to be very user-friendly for both clients and practioners."

In addition to the courses he teaches at AGS, R. Jeff Lupient is a Human Services faculty member at Minneapolis Community and Technical College . Jeff also was a clinic owner and had a private practice for 30 years specializing in marriage and family therapy. He has also taught Alcoholism Studies at Rutgers National Summer School in New Brunswick , New Jersey .

Jeff enjoys teaching and learning and has a passion for his subjects. His strengths as an instructor include a sense of humor, an ability to deliver usable course work and course projects to his students, and a facility for making the abstract concrete and practical.

Courses taught at the Adler Graduate School :
Psychology of Addiction
Essential Interviewing Skills
Couples Counseling
Family of Origin
Chairperson or reader for master's thesis/integrative papers

Professional Affiliation:
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP)

Workshops:
Family of Origin
Couple Communications
Non-Violent Communications (NVC)
Early Recollections, Working with Resistant Clients
Addictions Early Intervention
Building a Private Cash Practice

Contact Information:
(w) 612-530-6472
Email: Jeff.Lupient@Minneapolis.edu

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