Erik Erikson - Case Study
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Eric ThaddeusThe turning point for stage one shows that Chrystell's mother responded appropriately to the baby's
physical needs and provided an ample about of love. The mother nursed her on demand and
nighttime feedings was never overlooked or missed. The child and mother also bonded because they
fell asleep together. The mother was very successful with this stage. The child expresses
trust through good behavior. Chrystal never cried for food nor was any trouble. The basic strength of
hope is accomplished during the oral-sensory stage. This is favorable and is an accomplishment for
stage 1.
Chrystell experiences the joy of potty training during this stage. The mother believed that children
will eventually learn control therefore she did not force the child during potty training nor did she
embarrass her daughter when an accident had occurred. Allowing an ample amount of time and
having the potty introduced to her created a non-stressful environment for the child. Chrystell was
potty trained at an early age, without much hassle because the child was given an option. The choice
whether or not to use the potty was up to the child. The child resulted in gaining independence, and
sense of shame was never an issue. A very favorable accomplishment was made during stage 2
The turning point in this stage was giving the child options on the play activities that she could get
involved in. During the locomotor-genital stage, children take great pride with the skills and abilities
that are accomplished. Chyrstell went off on her own and found things that she enjoyed (looking at
pictures, playing with Legos). She was not steered by her parents nor scolded for exploring. I believe
Chrystell accomplished this stage on her own because she already had high hopes and a trusting
relationship with her mother. This was a favorable outcome that provided the basic strength called
purpose.
During the Latency stage, a child begins to have deductive reasoning powers. They begin to come
across new social influences in which the child learns good work and study habits. According to the
case study, Chyrstell was a happy eight year old. She was able to make friends with no problem and
she was succeeding academically as well. Also, we learned that Chrystell came across a jealously
spell over the new born sister. The mother was able to overcome this trouble by explaining to the
child that she was given the same amount of attention when she was little. The mother did not avoid
or scold the child for her actions. By simply talking to the child about her feelings, Chrystell was able
to reason and behave appropriately. The mother was able to make this stage favorable and allowed
her child to have a sense of competence.
Below are some examples of good parenting tips taken from examples of Case Study #5: Erik Erikson
1. Praising a child for academic accomplishments.
2. Assisting child with schoolwork
3. Close bonding relationship during the infant stages (falling asleep with your child, constant
appropriate attention when needs are to be met)
4. Allowing time / avoid rushing during potty training season
5. Do not embarrasses child if a toilet accident occurs
6. Be able to instruct the child, what should have been done to avoid this accident.
7. Constant encouragement on how to do things the right way (walk, hold a spoon, feed
themselves)
8. If not successful with a particular training task, put it aside and come back to it at a later
time.
9. Not dictating extra curriculum activates by allowing the child to have a say and choice in what
he or she would like to take upon.
10. Acknowledgement of maladaptive stages - working together with your child in which you can
accomplish good basic strengths.
