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Nathalie struggles making mistakes: Initiative Vs. Guilt
Nathalie (age 5) becomes severely distraught when she makes a mistake due to feeling guilt and shame. Nathalie lives in a household where her parents are emotionally immature and failure has consequences.
Erikson's 3rd Stage: Initiative Vs. Guilt, in this stage children learn to either assert their power over their world through play and social interactions. Failure to develop a healthy sense of initiative results in feelings of guilt when the child faces failures.(mistakes) -
Nathalie is unsure of her role in life: Identity vs. Confusion
Nathalie (age 10) often feels disappointed and confused about where she fits in life. She feels unsure of herself and has a low sense of self-worth.
Erikson's Stage 5: Identity vs. Confusion. In this stage of life adolescents begin to develop a sense of self and explore independence. If an adolescent does not feel free to experiment with roles and behaviors to develop their own uniqueness then they experience the mental challenges that are associated with low self esteem. -
Nathalie Experiences Divorce: Intimacy's vs. Isolation
Nathalie (age 25) is going through a divorce. She feels alone and isolated. Her and her husband were not able to reconcile differences and issues
Erikson Stage 6: Intimacy's vs. Isolation. At this stage people develop close bonds forming relationships with other people. Intimacy is experienced in friendships and romantic relationships. If failure to make or sustain meaningful connections with others results in a sense of isolation