Licensure Lifeline: NCE & NCMHCE Prep Podcast

Erikson’s Legacy: Psychosocial Development & Theories That Stick

Matt Lawson Season 2 Episode 47

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In this insightful episode of Licensure Lifeline, host Matt Lawson breaks down Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, a core topic for anyone preparing for the NCE, NCMHCE, or LCSW licensure exams. Whether you’re just starting your journey or need a quick refresher, this episode delivers a clear overview of Erikson’s 8 stages, real-world examples, and how these concepts show up on licensure exams.

🎧 Learn how trust vs. mistrust, identity vs. role confusion, and other stages are tested—and how to apply this developmental model in real-life therapeutic settings.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why Erikson’s stages matter for clinical practice
  • Common exam questions based on psychosocial development
  • A historical lens on how Erikson developed his theory
  • Study strategies to retain stage-specific knowledge for the NCE & LCSW exams

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