Play Therapy
Development Across the Lifespan: Late Adulthood
We have arrived at the final stage in Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. Every stage has highlighted a key aspect of identity and personality development. This stage, which typically covers ages 65 and older, is more about storytelling and reminiscing than discovery. In this blog, we will explore what it means for individuals in this […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Middle Adulthood
We are now reaching the final sections of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This second-to-last stage is referred to as middle adulthood and covers ages 45-64. Each of the eight stages highlights a different psychosocial conflict that affects personality development. While identity is largely formed by this stage, growth and development continue. In this […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Early Adulthood
Following Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development has led us to early adulthood. Each of the eight stages highlights a psychosocial conflict that influences personality development and early adulthood is no different. You may think that play has nothing to do with this stage, but as we explore these concepts, I’ll also reframe what “play” […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Adolescence
We are officially out of the childhood stage of Erik Erikson’s journey through psychosocial development and onto a stage marked by rapid change, exploration and growth: adolescence. eight stages highlight a psychosocial conflict that influences personality development. As a play therapist, I’ll apply Erikson’s concepts to help support your teen’s brain and identity development while […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Late Childhood
Our next stop on Erik Erikson’s journey through psychosocial development takes us to late childhood. Each of Erikson’s eight stages highlights a core psychosocial conflict that shapes personality development. As a play therapist, I’ll apply Erikson’s concepts to help support your child’s brain and personality development, laying the groundwork for a fulfilling life. Join me […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Play Age
Onwards and upwards! Welcome back to exploring the third stage in Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development. Each of Erikson’s eight stages highlights a core psychosocial conflict that shapes personality development. As a play therapist, I’ll apply Erikson’s concepts to help support your child’s brain and personality development, laying the groundwork for a fulfilling life. […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Early Childhood
We’re now moving onto early childhood, the second stage in Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development. Each of the eight stages denotes a specific psychosocial conflict as a defining characteristic of personality development. As I am a play therapist, we will be applying Erikson’s concepts to aid in fostering your child’s brain and personality development […]
Development Across the Lifespan: Infancy
Welcome one and all to the start of our series exploring Erik Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development. Each of the eight stages denotes a psychosocial conflict as a defining characteristic of personality development. As I am a play therapist, we will be applying Erikson’s concepts to aid in fostering your child’s brain and personality development […]
When Your Child’s Needs Go Beyond School Counseling
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023), there has been a troubling increase in adolescent mental health disorders, suicidality, and distressing emotional and behavioral patterns. This issue that has now been declared a national crisis. Schools can serve as a critical first point of contact for recognizing these mental health concerns. While […]
Kids Think the Darndest Things
For those of us from the now prehistoric era of the nineties, you may recall a show titled Kids Say the Darndest Things. The show’s premise was to ask school-aged children topics that were way above their realm of understanding, such as politics, dating, history, etc. Essentially, these children were tasked to provide a different […]