My Erikson Development Timeline by

Stage 1 : Trust vs Mistrust

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:08:07 UTC

This first stage of Erikson's occurs while we are a baby. We are starting to understand that the people around us will care for us and make sure we have what we need, so if we cry we will get comfort or food. I was lucky enough to be the oldest child and the first baby in a long time so I had a lot of people are to provide care and comfort for me. According to our book "People need to trust the world and the people in it, but they also need to learn some mistrust to protect themselves from danger"

Stage 2 : Autonomy vs Shame

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:13:56 UTC

The second stage of Erickson's occurs during those fun toddler years. This is the epitome of " I can do it myself" and not wanting mom or dad to do everything for you. I have been described as a very independent child during these years. I wanted to make all my decisions and my mom encouraged that. She let me be involved in picking out my clothes, going with her to run errands, and I was also apparently very opinionated and a leader at preschool. According to our book "In the United States, this growing sense of autonomy is sometimes called the “terrible twos.” This drive typically shows itself in the form of negativism, that is, the tendency to shout “No!” just for the sake of resisting authority."

Stage 3 : Initiative vs Guilt

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:22:59 UTC

The third stage of Erikson's occurs during preschool. Kids start playing independently together and making decisions together especially regarding play. This shows initiative to make their own decisions and fulfil their wants without adult involvement. I have been told that my friends and I in preschool would agree to wear certain dresses to school to be able to twirl together at recess. According to our book " Preschool children can do—and want to do—more and more. At the same time, they are learning that some of the things they want to do meet social approval, whereas others do not."

Stage 4 : Industry vs Inferiority

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:26:13 UTC

The fourth stage of Erikson's occurs during elementary school. We start understanding that we are learning for a reason and finding value in how we are doing in school and how that will impact the outside world. I was lucky enough to have teachers reinforce my academic abilities to help build me up and believe in myself at school. According to our book " If children are unable to obtain the praise of others or lack motivation and self-esteem, they may develop a feeling of low self-worth and thus develop a sense of inferiority."

Stage 5 : Identity vs Confusion

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:30:01 UTC

The fifth stage of Erikson's occurs during those interesting middle school and high school years. You are trying to figure out where you fit in. You are trying to figure out what things are important to you. Experiencing those life lessons of who are our real friends. I was lucky enough to find my niche and a good friend group for most of this stage. Of course as you start to transition to post high school as people change their priorities we may shift our identity as well. According to our book "The effort to make sense of the self is part of a healthy process that builds on the achievements of earlier stages—on trust, autonomy, initiative, and industry—and lays the groundwork for coping with the challenges of adult life."

Stage 6 : Intimacy vs Isolation

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:37:09 UTC

The sixth stage Erikson's begins in your early adult life. You are figuring your adult relationships both platonically and romantically. You are making decisions that will most likely determine the path your life will continue on, such as marriage, family, kids, and jobs. We also determine who will be around and in those moments of your life. I have small but great group of people who are there for me and who I have let into my personal bubble who I know will be there for all the important moments. According to our book " Person seeks to make commitments to others or may suffer from isolation or self absorption. "

Stage 7 : Generativity vs Stagnation

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:46:04 UTC

The seventh stage of Erikson's is a middle to later part of your life. People who feel stagnation in this stage are questioning if they have done enough. They are doubting their life choices and what they have completed at this point in their life. They may even have a midlife crisis and make a lot of radical changes to try and fulfil themselves. People who lean toward Generativity feel fulfilment in their life. They are happy with their contributions to life and their family. I would imagine that as long as I am still keeping my family happy and building wonderful memories with them I will be fulfilled. According to our book "At any point in the life span, development could shift in a positive direction, and a crisis might be successfully resolved and a new strength developed."

Stage 8 : Integrity vs Despair

sbrowning41_ — 2023-12-04 02:51:10 UTC

The eighth and final stage of Erikson's occurs during the last stages of your life. You are looking back on your life and reflecting on everything you have achieved. Someone who is in despair may be having regrets and not many ways to fix them. Someone who is comfortable with their integrity are happy with what they have achieved and the experiences they have had. I would think that as long as I can look back and have happy memories with my family and made a positive impact in teaching then I will be happy with my integrity. According to our book " Elderly person achieves acceptance of own life, allowing acceptance of death, or else despairs over inability to relive life."