This case study provides an analysis of a 5-year-old girl named Gloria, focusing on her psychological development through the lens of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. The analysis highlights Gloria's recalling of conflicting memories and reconstruction of her self-view as a middle childhood individual. It applies Erikson's theory, particularly Stage 4 (Industry vs. Inferiority), to understand Gloria's attempts to learn, understand, and define herself within her environment. The study discusses the strengths and limitations of Erikson's theory, reflecting on its applicability in professional counselling practices for understanding and addressing developmental issues in children. It concludes that Erikson's theory provides a valuable framework for comprehending a child's behavior and mental growth, aiding in developing appropriate counselling approaches. Desklib provides access to similar case studies and resources for students.