"At the borderline level, individuals often have deficits in a sense of self, which can lead to significant challenges during the rapprochement phase of development."
"During the rapprochement phase, children aged 16-24 months begin to experience themselves as separate from their mothers, leading to anxiety and ambivalence about exploration."
"The child experiences both a desire to explore the environment and a need for reassurance from the mother, creating a complex dynamic of neediness and frustration."
Individuals at the borderline level often have deficits in self-identity and face difficulties during the rapprochement phase of separation-individuation. This phase occurs between 16-24 months, where children begin to see themselves as separate from their mothers. They experience anxiety as they explore their environment, leading to ambivalence about exploration and reunion. The child seeks reassurance from the mother while grappling with the loss of autonomy. This developmental stage presents challenges for both the child and the mother, particularly if the mother has her own needs for symbiosis.
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