Mahler's stages of development Flashcards
Stage 1 of Mahler’s stages of development
Autistic phase
Stage 2 of Mahler’s stages of development
Symbiotic phase
Stage 3 of Mahler’s stages of development
Separation individuation
Stage 3, subphase 1 of Mahler’s stages of development
Differentiation
Stage 3, subphase 2 of Mahler’s stages of development
Practicing
Stage 3, subphase 3 of Mahler’s stages of development
Rapprochement
Stage 3, subphase 4 of Mahler’s stages of development
Object constancy
Ages for stage 1 of Mahler’s stages of development
0-4 weeks
Ages for stage 2 of Mahler’s stages of development
1-6 months
Ages for stage 3, subphase 1 of Mahler’s stages of development
6-10 months
Ages for stage 3, subphase 2 of Mahler’s stages of development
10-16 months
Ages for stage 3, subphase 3 of Mahler’s stages of development
16-24 months
Ages for stage 3, subphase 4 of Mahler’s stages of development
24-36 months
Mahler’s stage of development at which the child is cut off and spends most time sleeping
Autistic
Mahler’s stage of development at which the child considers themselves and their mother to be one person
Symbiotic
Mahler’s stage of development at which the child begins to see themselves as an individual, and separation anxiety is often first seen
Differentiation
Mahler’s stage of development at which the child begins to explore connections with the external world and other people than their mother. Usually not happy playing at this phase unless the mother is in sight.
Practicing
Mahler’s stage of development at which the child has to resolve their desire to both be with their mother and have independence. Often leads to tantrums and transitional objects are used.
Rapprochement
Mahler’s stage of development at which the child has accepted object constancy and is happy to be separate from their mother for periods of time
Object constancy
