Separation-individuation process

Separation-individuation is an intrapsychic process that reverbe- rates throughout the life cycle. It refers to the establishment of a sense of self, separate from other primary love objects (i.e., separation) and the acquisition of one's unique individual- ity (i.e., individuation; Mahler, Pine, & Bergman, 1975).

When the separation-individuation process goes awry
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What are the 4 stages of separation-individuation?
Margaret Mahler and her colleagues (Mahler et al. 1975), who first described the process, developed four phases of separation-individuation seen in early childhood: differentiation phase, practice phase, rapprochement phase, and consolidation phase.Aug 12, 2014

Separation-Individuation | SpringerLink
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What age is separation-individuation?
Separation-Individuation stage: (5-24 months) In this final stage a significant transition occurs in two overlapping realms. In separation, the infant develops an understanding of boundaries of the self, and thus the mother is increasingly viewed as an individual.Dec 4, 2015

Separation-Individuation Theory of Child Development (Mahler)
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Where is the child in the separation-individuation process?
After about the age of six months, the separation-individuation phase commences and the child begins to distinguish him- or herself from the mother, thus developing an individual identity and ego.Jul 6, 2015

Margaret Mahler Biography - GoodTherapy