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Julie's First Year: Trust Versus Mistrust
Julie (4 months) feels loved and cared for by her two parents, Jack and Jill. Never being left alone for periods of time or experiencing hunger, Julie didn't lose faith in thinking her parents would always be there for her. Being the First Stage of Erikson's Timeline, this would be categorized under Trust versus Mistrust. The crisis is between feeling bonded to a caregiver by having your basic physical and emotional needs met or neglect and therefor a lack of trust in the people you depend on. -
Julie's Confidence in Her Abilities: Autonomy Verses Shame and Doubt
Julie (30 months) feels encouraged and successful when she learns to color inside the lines with crayons on her Dora the Explorer coloring book. Being the Second Stage of Erikson's Timeline, this would be categorized under Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt. The crisis is between gaining self awareness and a sense of confidence or falling into self doubt and feeling a lack of control. -
Julie's First Relationship: Intimacy Versus Isolation
Julie (20 years) begins her first serious relationship with John. After spending an increasing amount of time together, she feels safe to share her deep personal thoughts with John. Being the Sixth Stage of Erikson's Timeline, this would be categorized under Intimacy versus Isolation. The crisis is between forming vulnerable, intimate relationships with other humans or.guarding oneself and becoming secluded.