# C202003150944 What are the tasks for differentiation? COARSE NOTE C202003150944: What are the tasks for differentiations? Source: Book Note - Self Under Siege Backward: Forward: Cross reference: R202003150914: Reference Note on Differentiation #Reference #Differentiation Keywords: Self, Identity, Differentiation, Individuation, Notes: * Define SEPARATION and DIFFERENTIATION: * A universal struggle (page 11) * Differentiation - distinguishing oneself as a unique individual (-- Self-Actualization?) * ==Four Tasks==: * (1) break with internalized thought processes (i.e., critical, hostile attitudes toward self and others); * (2) separate from negative personality traits assimilated from one’s parents; * (3) relinquish patterns of defense formed as an adaptation to painful events in one’s childhood; and * (4) develop one’s own values, ideals, and beliefs rather than automatically accepting those one has grown up with. Source: "Differentiation is a universal struggle that all humans face if they wish to fully develop themselves as individuals. The process of differentiation encompasses four tasks. A person needs to: (1) break with internalized thought processes (i.e., critical, hostile attitudes toward self and others); (2) separate from negative personality traits assimilated from one’s parents; (3) relinquish patterns of defense formed as an adap- tation to painful events in one’s childhood; and (4) develop one’s own values, ideals, and beliefs rather than automatically accepting those one has grown up with.” page 11 of “Self Under Seige” The Self Under Seige