A 3 year old presents to the psychiatry office with impulsiv…

A 3 year old presents to the psychiatry office with impulsivity issues, low self-esteem, and self-doubt. His mother is concerned because he doesn’t do anything independently. After inquiring about what the mother would like for him to do on his own, the PMHNP realizes that mom is controlling. According to Erikson, which stage of development is this child most likely struggling with?

A mother presents to your office today with her 2 year old c…

A mother presents to your office today with her 2 year old child for initial evaluation. When you begin your assessment and ask what brings them to your office today, the mom begins with, “My 2-year-old child refuses toilet training and shouts ‘No!’ when given directions. What do you think is wrong?”  Your best response is to say: