THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ADLERIAN SUMMER SCHOOLS & INSTITUT

What THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ADLERIAN SUMMER SCHOOLS & INSTITUT does

ICASSI (The International Committee for Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes) is a Minnesota-incorporated non-profit educational organization founded in 1962 by Rudolf Dreikurs to teach Individual Psychology (Adlerian psychology) on an international scale. The organization operates a single core product, the annual two-week Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute, held in a rotating roster of countries and delivered by an all-volunteer international faculty with simultaneous English/German translation. Supporting products include a monthly free Virtual Adler Café (Zoom), an annual paid Virtual Winter Conference (€40 single day, €70 weekend), a multilingual Children and Youth Program (ages 4-17), a scholarship program funded by donations, and a small catalog of Adlerian books priced €4-€16.

The organization serves a diversified customer base spanning four primary segments: mental health and counseling professionals seeking Individual Psychology training; educators and teachers seeking classroom management methods; parents and families seeking Adlerian parenting approaches; and managers seeking democratic leadership techniques, with secondary segments including children/youth (dependent participants) and students/lay persons. Distribution is event-driven and community-led: participants register directly for the summer institute via ICASSI's event portal, attend free virtual sessions, or purchase books and scholarships, while outreach flows through partnerships with NASAP, IAIP, Trakia University, and national Adlerian societies across Europe, North America, Asia, Central America, and South America.

Revenue mechanics combine four streams: (1) transaction fees from summer institute registration packages, (2) transaction fees from virtual conference attendance, (3) individual donations and scholarship contributions processed via PayPal, and (4) unit-pricing book sales plus postage. The organization has five paid administrative staff (in Frankfurt, Kailua Hawaii, Graz, and Minnesota headquarters) plus a volunteer board of three co-chairpersons, a secretary treasurer, and four board members drawn from faculty, all donating services in keeping with the Adlerian concept of social interest. The 59th summer school is scheduled for July-August 2026 in Borovets, Bulgaria.

Name

THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ADLERIAN SUMMER SCHOOLS & INSTITUT

Legal name

The International Committee for Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes

Website

https://icassi.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICASSI is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1962 that operates the annual international Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute in rotating countries, teaching Individual Psychology to mental health professionals, educators, parents, and managers via volunteer faculty and virtual programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Adlerian psychology education
• Summer institute programs
• Professional development training
• Individual psychology courses
• Continuing education workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Institute Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for the annual two-week Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute held in rotating international locations. Fees cover courses, plenary sessions, meals, and accommodation packages.
2. Donations and Scholarships: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations that support their scholarship program. Donors include individuals like Gary Bauman, Stephen Buck, Michele Frey, Karen John, and others who contribute to the scholarship fund.
3. Virtual Winter Conference Fees: Registration fees for the Virtual Winter Conference: 40€ for single-day participation (one workshop and one plenary), 70€ for weekend (two workshops and two plenaries).
4. Book Sales: Sales of Adlerian psychology books including 'Discipline Without Tears' (16€), 'Cows Can Be Purple' (12€), 'Introduction to Individual Psychology' (8€), and 'Encouragement Every Day' (4€), plus postage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICASSI provides educational programs in Individual Psychology (Adlerian psychology), anchored by its annual two-week Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute held in rotating international locations. Supporting offerings include the monthly Virtual Adler Café, annual Virtual Winter Conference, Children and Youth Program, Adlerian book sales, and a scholarship program funded by donations and registration fees.

Product overview

ICASSI is a non-profit educational organization offering the Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute as its primary product—an annual two-week international summer school held in different countries featuring plenary lectures, morning and afternoon courses in Individual Psychology. Supporting products include the monthly Virtual Adler Café (online sessions via Zoom), the annual Virtual Winter Conference, the Children and Youth Program (multilingual educational activities for ages 4-17), ICASSI Scholarships (major scholarships and tuition assistance), ICASSI Books and Publications (psychology texts by Adlerian authors), and ICASSI Video Resources (YouTube-hosted recordings of presentations and programs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rudolf Dreikurs Summer Institute Annual two-week international summer school held in different countries each year, offering plenary lectures, morning and afternoon courses, and special interest sessions in Individual Psychology theory and practice. Designed for psychologists, therapists, educators, parents, and managers.
• Virtual Adler Café Monthly virtual meeting held on the first Sunday of each month via Zoom, featuring speaker presentations on Individual Psychology topics followed by breakout room discussions. Free and open to all interested parties.
• Virtual Winter Conference Annual virtual conference featuring multiple workshops and plenary lectures in Individual Psychology. Held over a weekend with sessions across multiple global time zones.
• Children and Youth Program International educational program for children ages 4-11 and youth ages 12-17, teaching Individual Psychology basics through play, art, music, and cooperative activities in a multilingual environment. Held during the annual summer institute.
• ICASSI Scholarships Annual scholarship program offering major scholarships covering room, board, and tuition, as well as tuition assistance grants awarded on a regional basis to help individuals attend ICASSI.
• ICASSI Books and Publications Individual psychology books available for purchase through ICASSI, including works by Rudolf Dreikurs, Eva Dreikurs Ferguson, and Sadie E. Dreikurs. Titles include 'Discipline Without Tears' (16 EUR), 'Cows Can Be Purple' (12 EUR), 'Introduction to Individual Psychology' (8 EUR), and 'Encouragement Every Day' (4 EUR), plus postage.
• ICASSI Video Resources YouTube channel and on-site video collection featuring recordings from summer schools, Virtual Adler Café sessions, Virtual ICASSI 2020 and 2021 presentations, youth program videos, and first-time attendee testimonials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 consecutive annual summer schools held since 1962, spanning more than 60 years of continuous operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• North American Society for Adlerian Psychology (NASAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1952 by a small group of Adlerians under Rudolf Dreikurs' leadership. NASAP's goal was to spread understanding and application of Individual Psychology. ICASSI collaborates with NASAP for professional development and shares faculty members.
• International Association of Individual Psychology (IAIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization for Individual Psychology practitioners. ICASSI's board shares the IAIP position statement on discrimination and collaborates on anti-discrimination efforts.
• Bulgarian Society of Individual PsychologyregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with ICASSI for faculty visits and the 2026 summer school hosting. President Prof. Zhaneta Stoykova leads ongoing cooperation efforts with ICASSI.
• Dutch Society of Individual Psychology (NWIP)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated with NWIP for events in the Netherlands including Wageningen 2013. Theo Joosten serves as board member and treasurer of NWIP.
• Trakia University (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for academic exchange and educational programs. Andrea Hillenbrand conducted lectures at the Faculty of Pedagogy with 80-100 students and teachers attending.
• PayPalminorOthersPayment service provider used for handling participant fees and donations. Processed through ICASSI's PayPal account for scholarship fund contributions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Positive Discipline Association: Organization promoting Adlerian-based parenting and classroom methods globally. Comparable as an applied Adlerian education provider, though focused specifically on parenting/education rather than the broader psychological training ICASSI offers.

Direct peers

• Adler University: Chicago-based graduate institution offering degrees in counseling, psychology, and Adlerian studies. Directly comparable as it provides professional education in Individual Psychology, shares faculty with ICASSI, and operates the Center for Practiced Individual Psychology. Most direct competitor for Adlerian professional training.
• North American Society for Adlerian Psychology (NASAP): Professional society founded by Rudolf Dreikurs in 1952 to spread Individual Psychology. Strategic partner that shares faculty with ICASSI and represents the same professional community. Comparable as the North American counterpart focused on Adlerian education and professional development.
• Alfred Adler Institute of New York: Long-standing New York-based institute providing training in Individual Psychology. Directly comparable as another regional Adlerian education provider offering psychotherapy training and certification in the same Adlerian tradition as ICASSI.
• International Association of Individual Psychology (IAIP): International umbrella organization for Individual Psychology practitioners worldwide. Strategic partner of ICASSI with shared anti-discrimination position statements. Comparable as the global coordinating body for the same Adlerian practitioner community ICASSI serves.
• Adler Graduate Professional School: Toronto-based Adlerian training institution offering graduate programs in psychology. Directly comparable as another Adlerian-focused educational institution serving similar students and practitioners with overlapping curriculum in Individual Psychology.

Regional players

• Adlerian Society of Austria (ÖGAP): Austrian professional organization for Adlerian practitioners. Comparable as a regional counterpart providing Individual Psychology education in the German-speaking world, sharing faculty and participants with ICASSI's European events.

Broad incumbents

• PESI: Large continuing education provider for mental health professionals offering workshops and conferences. Comparable as a competing source of CE credits for counselors and therapists, though broader in scope and not Adlerian-focused. Represents the mainstream alternative to niche providers like ICASSI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/icassi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-international-committee-for-adlerian-summer-schools-&-institut

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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