2. Under normal conditions most teens develop into responsible adults.

3. Physical growth interrupted by disease. Developmental tasks interrupted by other events.

4. A. Crisis level traumas Examples: 1.Death of a parent 2.Parents getting divorced 3.Death of a sibling or close friend 4. Severe illness (Polio, Cancer, AIDS)

5. B. Living with abuse Examples: 1.Physical 2. Emotional/Verbal 3. Sexual

6. C. Teen Pregnancy D. Drug and/ or alcohol abuse

7. E. Compulsive or obsessive behaviors Examples: 1. Grades 2. Excelling in sports 3. Physical appearance

8. Most teens follow developmental tasks on schedule. Events in life can delay this process.

9. All energies are focused on the interruption and not on the developmental task.

10. Recovery may take some time Normal development is regained: After the trauma that interrupts the developmental process has passed.

11. When the initial grief begins to lessen and life begins to move forward. Going back to school, seeing friends socially, playing on sports teams etc.

12. Road Map of Life Create your own personal road map. Be creative and have fun! Due next class period.