... patterns of beliefs, cognitive styles, and behaviors as a way of expressing their style of life Often style of life or lifestyle is a means for overcoming feeling of inferiority EPSY 541 Four areas of ... on one's later personality and functioning EPSY 541 Adlerian Theory of Personality Early recollections: – Memories of actual incidents that clients recall from their childhood Adlerians use ... mistakes often include avoidance of others, seeking power, a desperate need for security, or faulty values EPSY 541 Adlerian Theory of Personality Assets: – Assessing the strengths of individuals'...