Posted by Cindy W on June 2, 2000, at 22:20:13
In reply to Re: A bit more on Erikson..., posted by Noa on June 2, 2000, at 16:31:06
> I think Gail Sheehy takes off with this view of lifespan development and explores in in depth in her book, Passages.
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> Erikson's stages are appealing, and are probably a big part of most developmental psych classes. Problem with neat stage theories is people often take them too literally. I like to think that as we move through life, each of these major "struggles for mastery" (what Erikson might call conflicts) tags along with us, and we revisit them over and over again, but in new ways, and with new perspectives.Hey, guys, that's a different Erikson! The one I'm referring to is Milton H. Erickson, not Erik Erikson. Erikson talked about developmental stages, as Bob and Noa pointed out. Milton Erickson pioneered a new type of psychotherapy.--Cindy W
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