Good day, bad day, celebrations? Reminders Child Observation Day! (4/25 10 a.m) Volunteers (See me) Children! (See me) Sim’s Park 2 REQUIRED FORMS!!! Due prior to 4/25

Good day, bad day, celebrations? Reminders My MTC Course Evaluation Final exam: Required, cumulative (60 MC) Final review sheet Final review session 5/2 See me with individual cases and concerns. The sooner we talk, the sooner I can help!

Identity debrief and research updates Your hopes and fears, reflection Millennials Long-term associations with high school identity and activities

Possible selves Become fewer, more modest & concrete with age May become more time oriented with age May help with adjustment and self-esteem (diversify!)

High school selves and activities Research updates

Middle to Late Adulthood: Health Over 80% rate as good or excellent Decline from early adulthood More chronic diseases vs. early adulthood

Managing stress Reevaluate the situation (remember Dodge’s hostile attributional bias?) Focus on events you can control Consider alternatives Exercise regularly Constructively reduce anger Seek social support

Hostility and health Expressed hostility Health effects Frequent angry outbursts Rudeness, contempt Disagreeable verbal or nonverbal behavior Health effects Cardiovascular problems Health complaints, illnesses Depression, dissatisfaction Unhealthy behaviors

Take time to relax! See Weebly links!

Relaxation, mindfulness, meditation May seem silly, but if not today, it will help you someday…. Important skills that most of us lack. Try short breaks, PMR, meditation! Powerful data and support from the research literature

Coping improvements in adulthood Identifying positives Postponing action during evaluation Anticipation and planning (remember to set aside time for reflection!) Humor Integrating strengths and weaknesses Confidence, experience

Benefits of Lifelong Learning Keeps mind sharp Memory Self-confidence Builds on skills you already have Makes scholarship a habit Lifelong learners are happier and healthier!

Become a Lifelong Learner! Keeps mind and body engaged Primary goal at MTC and beyond… Why you should read Why you should learn that you can teach yourself most anything! Why it is important to continue to challenge yourself, try new things, build new knowledge

You are Going to be fine… Talented Fortunate Capable Respected Important resources Going to be great!

Epilogue and take homes Question assumptions Be a critical consumer (Good) Research is very important Find what you are good at and like Anything else you want to know or need help? Take a card and e-mail me! griffina@midlandstech.com

Epilogue and take homes Development is complicated Social problems abound Change is inevitable Make it positive, do it now Talk to kids Thank you!!! My commitment does not end today: Let me know if I can help in the future! Congratulations and best of luck!