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Michelle's Timeline Assignment
Rebecca (18) decided to go to College for Nursing school rather than stay home and work.
Erikson"s Fifth stage of Identity Vs. Confusion.
Crisis: Rebecca decided that going to college for Nursing would fulfil her need for a successful career, while also allowing her to fulfil her identity as a person, who grew up caring for her family members of different ages. This allowed her to work through the confusion of staying home to help the family or grow her identity. -
Michelle's Timeline Assignment
Rebecca (24) marries her longtime boyfriend Tim, because they have decided to share themselves and their identities with each other.
In Erikson's Sixth Sage of Intimacy vs. Isolation
Crisis: Forming a romantic and intimate relationship with another person, rather than staying single. Also it is a choice of letting someone get to know you on a deeper level or not forming a committed relationship. -
Michelle's Timeline Assignment
Rebecca (55) is finally able to pursue a volunteer position on a local charity helping the homeless with medical care after raising her 5 children.
Erikson's 7th stage Generativity VS. Stagnation
Crisis: Being able to give to others and feel satisfaction with current family/ work obligations, rather than get frustrated with the current situation. This frustration can lead to stagnation in one's life and a lack of personal growth as they get older.