psychosocial stage theory

Psychosocial Stage Theory as a Model for Treating Homeless Veterans 

Introduction Erikson (1950) outlined eight stages of psychosocial development across the developmental lifespan. Within each stage arose a “crisis” that the individual needed to resolve before proceeding cleanly into the next. Unresolved resolution at any stage led to a psychological arrest that hindered the negotiation of the following stages: trust versus mistrust, autonomy versus shame, […]

Michael Pica, PsyD

June 22, 2026