Session 11 - Reviewing Erikson Introduc

Session #11: Reviewing the Ethical Bias of Eriksonian Psychotherapy : 

Session #11: Reviewing the Ethical Bias of Eriksonian Psychotherapy Browning & Cooper, Religious Thought pp. 181-209 Erik Erikson In This Lecture Review of Eriksonian Psychotherapy Introducing Team Discussion of Cognitive Psychology

Preview of Upcoming Several Sessions : 

Preview of Upcoming Several Sessions Examining the Ethical Bias of Psychotherapeutic Psychologies Eriksonian Psychology – Session 10 Lecture Review of Rogers Team Discussion of Erikson – Proceed to this activity now Cognitive Psychology – Session 11 ** – Lecture Review of Erikson – Team Discussion of Beck, Ellis, and Bowen Cognitive Psychology – Session 12 – Lecture Review of Beck, Ellis, and Bowen

Eriksonian Psychology’s Root Metaphor : 

Eriksonian Psychology’s Root Metaphor Cogwheeling Generativity Mutuality Harmony Reciprocity

Eriksonian Psychology: The Theory’s View of Self : 

Eriksonian Psychology: The Theory’s View of Self His metaphors of generativity and mutuality align with Biblical principles, to bless, teach, guide, and better the lives of others the historical roots of this school of thought, viz. its oppositional nature in its early development; as a “third force” alternative to behaviorism and Freudianism

Eriksonian Psychology: Normative Framework : 

Eriksonian Psychology: Normative Framework Does it depend primarily on an obligation or virtue theory? The key characteristics of its normative theory  Frankena’s perspective

Eriksonian Psychology: Meta-ethical Grounding : 

Eriksonian Psychology: Meta-ethical Grounding The problems inherent in this meta-ethical framework Why it does not fit well into either one of the other two meta-ethical frameworks

Erikson: The Role of Religion & Faith : 

Erikson: The Role of Religion & Faith How faith is defined What faith contributes to the development and growth of the person He conceptualized an orderly universe but fell short of acknowledging an ordering force: God Erikson did not distinguish between morality and human instinct

Eriksonian Psychology: Key Clinical Outcomes and Objectives : 

Eriksonian Psychology: Key Clinical Outcomes and Objectives Epigenetic Principle – Work undone in one phase affects future phases Marries ethical and developmental theory Relational development takes place in stages, accompanied by unique developmental anxiety in each stage Self-reflection leads us to virtues and values

Conceptual Framework for the Concept of Care : 

Conceptual Framework for the Concept of Care Erik Erikson: Care and the Life Cycles Who was Erik Erikson? Care as the virtue/strength of the seventh stage Care as the most critical and underlying virtue that unites all stages Clinical relevance

The Value-ordering Function of Care : 

The Value-ordering Function of Care Care as a window into the client’s values We value what we care about; and what we care about molds our moral identity.

Key Idea: An Integrative Definition of Care : 

Key Idea: An Integrative Definition of Care Care is: A mode of responsible nurture Fundamental to existence which engages us in actions towards the object of the caring process Positively transforming both the care-giver and the recipient of care  Forming the basis for commitment in human community. Rollo May:  "Life comes from physical survival; but the good lifecomes from what we care about."  (Love and Will, p. 289)

Introducing the Ethical Bias of Ellis, Beck, and Bowen : 

Introducing the Ethical Bias of Ellis, Beck, and Bowen Browning & Cooper, Religious Thought pp. 217-244 Read Browning & Cooper, Religious Thought pp. 217-244 Complete Study Questions Download the Online Handout to guide your group discussion The Cognitive Therapy Lecture will be available for viewing in next session.