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Everybody Rides the Carousel

Type: VHS
Author: Erikson, Erik
( Counseling , Education , General , Mental Health , Older Adult , Parenting , Psycology )

Part 3 of 3 films) The "carousel" and its "8 rides" serve as metaphors for life and its stages as outlined in psychoanalyst Erik Erikson's theory of personality development. This film treats Stage 7: Adulthood (caring for the next generation vs. stagnation), making a contribution to life; concern for others vs. self-absorption and Stage 8: old age (integrity vs. despair; acceptance of death), and the fulfilled life vs. frustration. Each reflects the inner feelings and conflicting emotions...