Dr. Bettner's latest book shares the relevance of The Crucial Cs to the challenges of parenthood and also lays out the core theory of Alfred Adler's timeless approach. The Crucial Cs are guides that support parents–or any adult with children in their lives–to navigate whatever troubled waters might arise. 

Encouraging Parents, Courageous Children: The Crucial Cs Handbook is written for parents, parent educators, caregivers, teachers, and other caring adults to get an in-depth view of The Crucial Cs. Together with Dr. Amy Lew, Dr. Betty Lou Bettner translated The Four Crucial Cs (4Cs) based on the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler.

The 4Cs–Connect, Capable, Count and Courage–are explained and then relayed into practical skills for parents and caregivers. Building on this foundation, Dr. Bettner explores how to understand behavior and how to respond to unwanted behavior using The 4Cs. The essential ingredients to holding consistent Family Meetings, a cornerstone to an encouraged family, are also introduced. Dr. Bettner provides advice on how to implement this simple yet profound practice which incorporates each of The Crucial Cs.

Dr. Bettner has been in private practice for over 40 years working with individuals, couples, teenagers, children, social workers, educators, counselors and therapists. She is currently the Master trainer for Wise Edu Plus in Shanghai, China.

She has given talks, courses, and workshops for thousands of professionals, parent groups, educational in-service training, couples and the workplace. She trains graduate students to facilitate parent education groups in schools and communities, as well as advanced training in Adlerian psychology. She was the Director of the Family Education Center for the Springfield School District in Springfield, PA for 25 years.

Dr. Bettner was on the faculty of the International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institute (ICASSI) for over 30 years. She was a contributing Column Editor for the Journal of Individual Psychology from 1999-2016.

She is a member of the American Counseling Association, The North American Society of Adlerian Psychology and The International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling.