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Jubilee's First Months: Trust versus Mistrust
Jubilee is two months old and is the center of her mother's world. Chase attends to everything Jubilee needs efficiently and loves her greatly. In Erikson's first stage, the developmental challenge is between forming a basic sense of trust in the world or a mistrust in others. If an infant is well cared for and loved, a sense of basic trust develops that the world is a good place and need not be feared. If not loved and cared for, the infant will mistrust others and doubt the world around them. -
Jubilee's Defiant Days: Identity versus Identity Confusion
Jubilee (16) has started staying out past curfew with new friends, neglecting her chores, and dressing differently. In Erikson's 5th stage, adolescents must develop an awareness of who they are and how they fit in. An adolescent transitioning successfully through this stage results in a well-developed sense of individuality and self-worth. Those who don't overcome these challenges, experience extreme doubt regarding the meaning and purpose of their existence, which leads to loss and confusion. -
Jubilee's Wedding Day: Intimacy versus Isolation
Jubilee, now 29, has decided to settle down and marry Luke. They have been best friends for years now and decided they couldn't live without each other. They got married in a nature venue surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones. In Erikson's 6th stage, young adults risk losing their newly found identities to form intimate and loving relationships with others. Those who choose not to be vulnerable, or struggle with this stage, can become isolated and have feelings of loneliness.