Erikson's psychosocial theory focused on the development of the self, the person's relationships with others, his or her role in society and the search for identity (2008). These stages include trust versus distrust, autonomy versus doubt, initiative versus guilt, industry versus inferiority, and identity versus role confusion. Erikson also believed that failure to successfully fulfill each role would result in self-crises and an unhealthy personality (McLeod, 2008). After observing Alex, it became very clear that his social groups were very important to him. Alex is proud of his accomplishments in orchestra and robotics. During the interview, he demonstrated a healthy sense of self-confidence, which was evident in his strong parental guidance and