Have your group think of an example from their own lives that illustrates the conflict of each of the prior stages that they have experienced. Then have them list someone whom they know personally for each of the future stages of development. Have the group identify the conflict for each stage of development and how their examples illustrate each respective conflict.
The eighth stage, "integrity vs. despair," relates to elderly individuals as they reflect on their lives and think about whether they are proud of their accomplishments. Illustrate this stage by having the group imagine that 40 years have passed and they are talking to their grandchildren. What bits of wisdom would they pass on to their grandchildren? Discuss the advice and how it relates to Erikson's eighth stage. Suggest that everyone in the group live their lives according to their own advice.
Have the group identify a few of their favorite characters from television shows, movies, books or other media. Discuss whether each character appears to be involved in the conflict characteristic for his age and whether that character is likely to adapt to the conflict and make the right choices or to fail and find life more difficult in the future.
Have the group write down the most extreme or dangerous behavior they engaged in as adolescents. Mix up the responses and read them anonymously. Discuss the activities as they relate to the conflict of adolescence — identity vs. role confusion. Did the behaviors exemplify the group's future personalities or were they testing the limits of the individual's identity?