Early recollections is a projection strategy used to uncover lifestyle themes by detecting patterns and finding the direction of a client’s striving (Maniacci, Sackett-Maniacci. & Mosak, 2014). Adler discussed early recollections help reveal values to be aimed for and dangers to be avoided (Belangee, 2012). Early recollections help counsellors develop a rapport with the client while providing a wealth of therapeutic information.
Adlerian counsellors invite clients to share their earliest childhood memories and record feelings associated with the memories. Together, the client and counsellor interpret the memory focusing on who was in the memory,