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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ==================== - are set of functions skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop - are abilities that are achieved by most children by a certain age - involve physical, social, emotional, cognitive and other aspects of life 1. PHYSICAL:...

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ==================== - are set of functions skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop - are abilities that are achieved by most children by a certain age - involve physical, social, emotional, cognitive and other aspects of life 1. PHYSICAL: --------- - 95% of adult height reached - Less concern about physical changes but increased interest in personal attractiveness. - Excessive physical activity alternating with lethargy - Secondary sexual characteristics develop 2. EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL ------------------------------------- - Conflict with family predominates due to ambivalence about emerging independence - Strong peer allegiances -- fad behavior - Seeks privacy and time - Experimentation- *sex, drugs, friends, jobs, risk-taking behavior* - Struggle with the sense of identity - Moodiness - Rejection of adult values and ideas - Risk-taking- "it can happen to me" - Testing new values and ideas - Experiment with adult roles - Importance of Relationships -- may have a strongly invested in a single romantic relationship 3. INTELLECTUAL/COGNITION -------------------------------------------- - Growth in abstract thought reverts to concrete thought under stress - Cause- effect relationship better understood - Very self-absorbed - Becomes better in setting goals and think in terms of the future. 1. PHYSICAL -------- - physical maturity and reproductive growth leveling off and ending. - firmer sense of sexual identity 2. EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL ---------------- - separation from caregivers - has a better sense of self. - peers are important but young person can now evaluate their influence & opinions rather than wholeheartedly embracing them without question. - more comfortable seeking adult advice - has thoughts about his or her purpose in life. - has a greater concern for others - intimate relationships are important - accept adult's responsibilities 3. INTELLECTUAL/ COGNITION ----------------------- - Abstract thought established- future oriented; able to understand, plan and pursue long range goals - Philosophical and Idealistic. - *What do I want to do with my life? (*increased concern for the future) - greater capacity to use insight Cognitive Behavior Therapy ================================================ other tasks in life. ### Task 1. You must adjust with the physical changes that marked your growth. ### Task 2. You must adjust with your growing intellectual abilities and develop critical thinking skills. ### Task 3. You must adjust to the academic demands in school. ### Task 4. You must develop your language skills. ### Task 5. You must establish your personal identity. ### Task 6. You must learn to be independent. ### Task 7. You must establish healthy peer relationships. ### Task 8. You must manage your sexuality. ### Task 9. You must adopt good moral standards, personal values, and beliefs. ### Task 10. You must learn to control your impulse and exhibit behavioral maturity. ### Task 11. You must establish career or vocational goals. INDEPENDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY AS A MAJOR GOAL =============================================== Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory ========================================== **Stages of Cognitive Development** -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | | | - the ability to | | | | come up with | | | | different | | | | hypotheses about | | | | a problem, gather | | | | data to prove | | | | them. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - the ability to | | | | think logically | | | | by applying | | | | general rules to | | | | specific | | | | examples. | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Development Theory =============================================== -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ==================== Let's Talk About ---------------- ### Common Sources of Stress - Common Stressors in the Lives of Adolescents ##### Physical appearance ##### School/Academic pressure ##### Family/Home ##### Social/Peer pressures ##### Loss ##### Frustration ##### Romantic relationships ##### Future ##### Physical ##### Emotional ##### Cognitive ##### Behavioral ### Some Tips on How to Manage/Cope with Stress 1. Engaging in physical activities. 2. Doing activities that are relaxing. 3. Acquiring social support. 4. Getting ample rest and sleep. 5. Being realistic. 6. Think positively. 7. Learn the art of resilience. 8. Meditation 9. Time Management 10. Have a proper nutrition 11. Do recreational activities 12. Seek spiritual growth through prayer. Please take the Online Mental Health Self-Check Test via this link: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hug from a Loved One ====================  #### SIGNIFICANT OTHERS / - #### PARENTS 1. *provide a secure, safe and loving home environment for the family;* 2. *create an atmosphere of truthfulness, goodness, mutual trust, and respect*; 3. form a culture of open communication (e.g. at family meal times); 4. allow age-appropriate independence and confidence among children; 5. develop a relationship that encourages children to talk to them (parents); 6. teach accountability and responsibility; 7. teach industriousness and obligation (e.g. household chores); 8. teach the importance of accepting and respecting limits; 9. teach prudence and judiciousness; 10. teach obedience to authority, morality, spiritually and religion. - #### SIBLINGS - #### TEACHER - #### COMMUNITY LEADERS - #### FRIENDS 1. Creation of a stable identity 2. Emotional maturity 3. Establishment of some form of autonomy from parents or family 4. Establishment of a healthy romantic relationship 5. Establishment of a better relationship with parents/family 6. Control of impulsive emotions and establishment of good behavior 7. Improvement of decision-making skills 8. Improvement of personal ethical and value system 9. Establishment of regard for one's safety via avoidance of participation in risky behaviors. 10. Consideration of career and future goals. 1. Finishing studies 2. Entry to the workforce 3. Finding a significant role in society or niche in world 4. Entering responsible romantic partnership 5. Preparing to build one's own family 6. Preparing to become a responsible parent