Erikson By Dermot Mc Elhennon Introduction Biographical Information

Erikson By Dermot Mc. Elhennon

Introduction Biographical Information – – Early Childhood Transition to Psychology Major Works by Erikson – – Works on Identity Psychosocial Stages

Early Childhood Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1902 Danish Parents Result of an “extramarital union” Guarded from Erickson Never met his biological father or mother's first husband

Early Childhood Continued Erickson's Mother Remarried Dr. Theodor Homberger Erickson was told this was his father Revelation of the Truth Sparked confusion in young Erickson's life Contributed to his later works

Early Schooling for Erickson Early Schooling was at the Temple Strict, Jewish family and schooling Teased by the other children for his appearance Nordic (tall, blonde, blue eyes) Experience at Grammar School Teased for his Jewish upbringing Rejected by his schoolmates

Erickson's College Years Wasn't a Firm Believer in the Education System Travelled around Europe for one year Maintained a diary Returned to Germany to Enroll in an Art Program New found passion Acquired a Position Teaching Art in Vienna Children's parents were under Freudian Training Key time in Erickson's life

Early Years of Career Began to Establish his Identity Changed name from Homberger to Erickson Admitted into Vienna Psychoanalytic Institute Worked closely with Anna Freud Introduced to Sigmund Freud

Immigration to the United States Immigrated to Boston in 1933 First Child Psychoanalyst Acquired Position at Harvard Numerous Institutions in the United States Yale, UC Berkeley, Menninger Institute Wide Focus on his Works Changes in the United States Children of Native American Tribes

Major Psychological Works Slowly Introduced to Psychology Star Wars Expert on the Human Personality Erickson's Psychosocial Stages Considered by many to be his most influential

Erickson's Stages of Development Eight Stages of Development Infancy to Eventual Death Stages of Life Influenced by Freud Psychosexual Development Stages

Stage 1: Infancy Occurs During Infancy Trust vs. Mistrust Birth to 18 months Who can I trust? Important Event During This Period Feeding

Stage 2: Early Childhood Two to Three Years Old Autonomy vs. Fear and Doubt Sense of Personal Control Independence Important Event During This Time Infamous “Potty Training”

Stage 3: Preschool Years Three to Five Years Old Initiative vs. Guilt Assertion of control over their environment Sense of Purpose Important Event During This Time Exploration

Stage 4: School Age 6 -11 Years Old Industry vs. Inferiority Coping of new social and academic demands Feeling of belonging vs. inferiority Important Events During This Time School

Stage 5: Adolescence 12 to 18 Years Old Identity vs. Role Confusion Development of personal identity “Staying true to one's self” Important Events During This Time Development of stronger social relationships

Stage 6: Young Adulthood 19 Until 40 Years Old Intimacy vs. Isolation Intimate, Deeper Relationships Spouses Important Events During This Time Development of stronger personal relationships

Stage 7: Middle Adulthood 40 Until 65 Years Old Generativity vs. Stagnation Development of things that will outlast them Raising Children Developing a legacy Benefits of others Important Events During This Time Work and Parenthood

Stage 8: Maturity 65 Until Death of the Individual Ego Integrity vs. Despair Recap of an individual's life Sense of fulfillment or despair Important Events During This Time Reflection on Life

Closing Thoughts Erickson's Major Works Benefitted from personal experiences Identity Confusion Life-long Goal of Erickson Establish Stages of Identity Field Any Questions?