Generativity vs. stagnation is a concept introduced by psychologist Erik Erikson as part of his psychosocial development theory. It represents the seventh stage of psychosocial development, occurring ...

Following in Freud’s footsteps, next Erik Erikson developed his own theory. His theory begins at birth and talks about trust stages, how crisis helps develop the individual, and how self-identity ...

The Princess of Wales made her second outing for Mental Health Awareness Week when she visited the Anna Freud Centre Simon Perry is a writer and correspondent at PEOPLE. He has more than 25 years ...

The Erikson Institute Board of Trustees announced that Mariana Souto-Manning, Ph.D., will serve as the graduate school’s fifth president starting on September 1, 2021. “Mariana is a visionary leader ...

Erik Erikson’s psychosocial theory (1968), suggests teenagers go through a stage of ‘crisis’, where they explore and form their sense of self and identity. This stage can (and often does ...