How Their Identity Forms

Why Are the Teen Years So Turbulent Yet Pivotal?

According to Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, adolescence is the stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion—the time when teens ask, “Who am I?” and explore who they want to become.

In this video, we’ll go into:

✅ Why identity formation is so intense during the teenage years.
✅ The role of risk-taking, self-expression, and learning from mistakes.
✅ How societal pressures and fear of failure impact self-identity.
✅ The surprising link between teen identity struggles and adulthood (hello, midlife crisis!).

I’ll also invite you to reflect on your own teenage years—what shaped you, and what held you back? Recognising these patterns can be a game-changer in understanding and guiding your teen with empathy.

Want to know more? Check out the download section for an article on Erikson’s theory and how it applies beyond the teen years.

▶️ Click play and discover the “why” behind your teen’s behaviour—it’s the foundation for a stronger connection!