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1.03DINDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE TASKGENERAL YOUNG ADULTHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS

Establishes roles as spouse, employee and peerEstablishes relationships with friends, co-workers and friendsEstablishes physical environment (neighborhood, community and residenceADULTHOODAge-20SDevelopmental tasksa. Develops intimacyb. Builds a style of living (housing, work, relationships)

Life task (Erikson) Intimacy vs. Isolation a. Learns to make personal commitment to another as spouse, parent or partnerADULTHOOD

ADULTHOODAge 30sDevelopmental tasksa. Establishes roots (children, community, and career goals)b. Focuses on children, career and community

Life task (Erikson) Generativity vs. Self-absorptiona. Seeks satisfaction through productivity in career, family, and civic interestsADULTHOODAge 40sDevelopmental tasksa. Re-evaluates lifeb. Realizes mortalityc. Looks for change in education, career and/or family

Life Task (Erikson) Integrity vs. Despaira. Reviews life accomplishments, deals with loss and preparation for death

ADULTHOODAge 50sDevelopmental tasksa. Finds stability and peaceb. Empty nest renewed focus on being a couplec. Caring for aging parents Sandwich generationd. Financial security

2. Life task (Erikson) Integrity vs. DespairADULTHOODAge 60s, 70s, and 80sDevelopmental tasksa. Comes to terms with a life lived (loss of vitality, anticipation of lifes end)b. Retirement

2. Life task (Erikson) Integrity vs. Despair

The Family Life CycleThe emotional and intellectual stages you pass through from childhood to your retirement years as a member of a family are called the family life cycle. In each stage, you face challenges in your family life that cause you to develop or gain new skills. Developing these skills helps you work through the changes that nearly every family goes through. Family Life Cycle StagesBeginning StageThe Beginning stage is the most critical stage of the family life cycle. As you enter young adulthood, you begin to separate emotionally from your family. During this stage, you strive to become fully able to support yourself emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. You begin to develop unique qualities and characteristics that define your individual identity.

Family Life Cycle Stages (Cont.)Coupling StageAfter you achieve the beginning stage, the next stage in the family life cycle is coupling. You explore your ability to commit to a new family and a new way of life. While being in a committed relationship with someone without the act of marriage does involve a process of adaptation and relationship building, marriage often requires unique skills.

Family Life Cycle Stages (Cont.)Parental StageAt some point in your marriage, you and your spouse will decide if you want to have a baby. Some couples know going into a marriage that they do not want children. Parenting is one of the most challenging phases of the family life cycle.a. Expanding Child bearingb. Developmental years Child bearingc. Launching When you first child leaves homeThe Family Life Cycle (Cont.)This stage is mainly concerned with providing for a family. It is also known as the empty next stage. This is when all of your children have left home. Free from the everyday demands of parenting, you may choose to rekindle your own marriage and possibly your career goals.MIDDLE-AGED ADULTSThe Family Life Cycle (Cont.)Retirement or Senior Stage of LifeDuring the retirement phase of the family life cycle, many changes occur in your life. Welcoming new family members or seeing others leave your family is often a large part of this stage as your children marry or divorce or you become a grandparent.

DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES AND TRANSITIONSDevelopment progresses at different rates for each individual.All aspects of development will change throughout an individuals life.Individuals are always a work in progress.The Family Life Cycle and Life Span Development Tasks are only a guide to future development.Each stage is inter-related and builds upon the stage before it.

LIFE ROLESThe various parts of ones life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc.

LIFE ROLES (Cont.)ComponentsPersonal Self-analyzing, goal-buildingLeisure Relaxing, hobbiesCommunity Caring, participatingLearner Reading, writing, computingFamily Parenting/caretakerWork Work hours, locationTime Management Plan to use time wisely

Time Management StrategiesWrite daily schedule/set goalsBe flexible; expect the unexpectedSchedule down timeMake to do lists; prioritizeAvoid procrastinationTake time to think about timeMoney ManagementPlan to manage your money.

Money Management StrategiesReduce, reuse, and recycleKeep track of spendingDont carry large amounts of cashShop smartAvoid use of creditPlan for emergenciesBudgetCHANGETo make or become different, to replace with another.

TYPES OF CHANGEPlannedUnplanned VoluntaryInvoluntaryFAMILY CHANGESMarriageBirth or adoptionFamily members in need of financial assistanceAging parents in need of careDeath of spouse/family memberReceipt of inheritanceSeparation or divorceBoomerang child A young adult child who has returned to the home.Occupational ChangesStarting a careerChanging jobsStarting your own businessBecoming unemployed/laid off/reduction in forceBeing promoted/demotedLifelong learningTransferHealth ChangesBecoming disabledGrowing olderChronic/terminal illnessFitness/diet plansSmoking/alcohol use The Change ProcessLoss a sense of loss of what was.Doubt you doubt the facts.Discomfort feelings of anxiety and thoughts confused.Discovery see light at end of tunnel, feel optimistic. Understanding you understand the change and are more confident.Integration feelings of satisfaction.Strategies to deal with ChangePrioritize.Accept that change is inevitable.Ask for help and supportRecognize options

Assistance in Life TransitionsSCHOOLSocial WorkerGuidance CounselorMentorChild nutrition ServicesCOMMUNITYDept. of Social ServicesMental HealthJob/Career CentersEmployee Assistance Programs

CAREER ASPIRATIONSJOB

To do occasional pieces of work for hire; task.CAREER

An occupation or profession followed as a lifes work.

REASONS TO WORKTo earn money/incomeTo interact with others who have similar interestsTo achieve self-fulfillmentTo establish prestige/lifestyleTo contribute to physical and mental healthTo establish an avenue of self-expression