Erikson’s theory consists of eight stages that cover identity and social development. The factors that impact personality development rely on parents and society. In the life cycle a person must pass through the series of stages starting …show more content…
The theory generalizes how someone comes to terms when experiencing loss. The first stage is denial. For some this stage will seem like a bad dream and when they wake up, everything will be go away once they wake up. In stage two people may begin to feel anger. Along with feeling angry one may also feel abandoned. Next people will began to bargain. For example begging higher power to bring back whomever they have lost in exchange for something else. Once someone accepts that anger and bargaining will not change the loss, depression may occur. During this stage people may become withdrawn, cry often, and may also experience a change in eating and sleeping habits. In the final stage most people have accepted the loss. They begin focus on the future and move on with life. The theory would help me assist the family to progress to a more positive outcome after a