Erik Erikson

Foundation to idea of interpersonal; Each person has this; project things on person that is one’s wishful thinking i.e. couple falls in love, see perfect things in each other, but do not see these things after divorce; Possible to do this with clients; i.e. client may project many things about therapist that may not be true i.e. therapist looks wise, but is not; The therapist may also have this regarding client-distorted images or ideas

Infants learn “give in and get” with mom; If problems occur here, won’t develop faith/hope

Main relationship is with parents; Now able to say “no;" If problems occur here, won’t have will or determination

Significant relationship is with family and caregivers; Ask questions of “why;" If problem occur here, won’t have purpose or courage

Main relationships are peers and role models; “Who am I and how do I relate to others and share?;" Virtues = fidelity and loyalty

Main relationships are life-long friends, partners; Make commitment to others; Virtues = different elements of love

Main relationships with community, household and work; Need to be able to be someone and leave something behind and to have commitment for care beyond immediate family

Youth is gone, different power and status; Death of partners and friends; Leaving things behind and loosing; Clear understanding that I am small part of world; Not alone, but die alone; Virtue = wisdom