Phomenological Theory Of Erickson's Eight Stages Of Phychosocial Development

- Erickson’s phenomenological theory concerning the eight stages of psychosocial development was inherently designed to be very simplistic, yet impetus. Not only does Erickson’s work expand from Freud’s psychosexual stages of development, but it has improved and broadened the concept and understanding (my opinion) of childhood development from a conscious perspective, thereby betiding core conflicts as a framework to support therapists for making appropriate interventions. Erickson’s stages seem to have built upon a systematic biological foundation of development. In life we all go through stages of life from conception to birth to adulthood and thus eldership. Erickson theory demonstrates basic chronological characteristics. Once a therapist

guilt). Here the child is more independent, energetic and learn social skills (positive or negative) and their roles. Toddlers like to compete with children their age and can be truculent based on the type of parenting they receive. Here, the therapist intervention could help formulate behavior modification charts/incentives to assist with educating the child on using appropriate social skills and supporting the parent with implementing educational activities, be mindful of their behavior and interaction with the child to help the preschooler learn to soundly deal with their emotions. At this age children are very observant, therefore, whatever is model is what they

Fourth stage childhood (industry vs. inferiority). The framework in which the therapist establishes interventions could suggest helping both child(ren) and a parent(s) identify appropriate skills and behaviors. This crucial stage deals with the youth begins recognizing his or her identity. Therapist can teach the parents how to be good listeners and be mindful of their reactions to the youth’s emotional needs. The fifth stage is the adolescent (identity vs. role) Her the youth is more in tune with their identity or struggle with acceptance and interpersonal conflict if the parent neglects to listen, give room for growth (freedom), teach responsibilities. If a youth is unable to deal with the stresses of maturing, they will indeed transfer a lot of emotions to others. The therapist will have the opportunity to conduct family sessions that will aide the youth and parents in learning active listening skills, becoming sensitive to the youth establishing or managing the challenges of growing into their identity. The sixth stage depicts young adulthood (intimacy vs. isolation). Youth will struggle here if again there was a lack of love rendered from parents and subsequently they will fail to build intimate