2. 1.03D INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE TASK

3. GENERAL YOUNG ADULTHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS 1. Establishes roles as spouse, employee and peer 2. Establishes relationships with friends, co-workers and friends 3. Establishes physical environment (neighborhood, community and residence

4. Age-20’S 1. Developmental tasks a. Develops intimacy b. Builds a style of living (housing, work, relationships) 2. Life task (Erikson) – Intimacy vs. Isolation a. Learns to make personal commitment to another as spouse, parent or partner

5. Age – 30’s 1.Developmental tasks a. Establishes roots (children, community, and career goals) b. Focuses on children, career and community 2.Life task (Erikson) – Generativity vs. Self-absorption a. Seeks satisfaction through productivity in career, family, and civic interests

6. Age – 40’s 1.Developmental tasks a. Re-evaluates life b. Realizes mortality c. Looks for change in education, career and/or family 2.Life Task (Erikson) – Integrity vs. Despair a. Reviews life accomplishments, deals with loss and preparation for death

7. Age – 50’s 1.Developmental tasks a. Finds stability and peace b. Empty nest – renewed focus on being a “couple” c. Caring for aging parents – “Sandwich generation” d. Financial security 2. Life task (Erikson) – Integrity vs. Despair

8. Age – 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s 1.Developmental tasks a. Comes to terms with a life lived (loss of vitality, anticipation of life’s end) b. Retirement 2. Life task (Erikson) – Integrity vs. Despair

9. The Family Life Cycle The 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.

10. Family Life Cycle Stages Beginning Stage The 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.

11. Family Life Cycle Stages (Cont.) Coupling Stage After 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.

12. Family Life Cycle Stages (Cont.) Parental Stage At 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 bearing b. Developmental years – Child bearing c. Launching – When you first child leaves home

13. The 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 ADULTS

14. The Family Life Cycle (Cont.) Retirement or Senior Stage of Life During 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.

15. DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES AND TRANSITIONS Development progresses at different rates for each individual. All aspects of development will change throughout an individual’s 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.

16. LIFE ROLES The various parts of one’s life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc.

17. LIFE ROLES (Cont.) Components Personal – Self-analyzing, goal-building Leisure – Relaxing, hobbies Community – Caring, participating Learner – Reading, writing, computing Family – Parenting/caretaker Work – Work hours, location

18. Time Management Plan to use time wisely

19. Time Management Strategies Write daily schedule/set goals Be flexible; expect the unexpected Schedule down time Make “to do lists”; prioritize Avoid procrastination Take time to think about time

20. Money Management Plan to manage your money.

21. Money Management Strategies Reduce, reuse, and recycle Keep track of spending Don’t carry large amounts of cash Shop smart Avoid use of credit Plan for emergencies Budget

22. CHANGE To make or become different, to replace with another.

23. TYPES OF CHANGE Planned Unplanned Voluntary Involuntary

24. FAMILY CHANGES Marriage Birth or adoption Family members in need of financial assistance Aging parents in need of care Death of spouse/family member Receipt of inheritance Separation or divorce Boomerang child – A young adult child who has returned to the home.

25. Occupational Changes Starting a career Changing jobs Starting your own business Becoming unemployed/laid off/reduction in force Being promoted/demoted Lifelong learning Transfer

26. Health Ch anges Becoming disabled Growing older Chronic/terminal illness Fitness/diet plans Smoking/alcohol use

27. The Change Process Loss – 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.

28. Strategies to deal with Change Prioritize. Accept that change is inevitable. Ask for help and support Recognize options

29. Assistance in Life Transitions SCHOOL Social Worker Guidance Counselor Mentor Child nutrition Services COMMUNITY Dept. of Social Services Mental Health Job/Career Centers Employee Assistance Programs

30. CAREER ASPIRATIONS JOB To do occasional pieces of work for hire; task. CAREER An occupation or profession followed as a life’s work.

31. REASONS TO WORK To earn money/income To interact with others who have similar interests To achieve self-fulfillment To establish prestige/lifestyle To contribute to physical and mental health To establish an avenue of self-expression