182 -Human Development and Mental Health: Adulthood Thorough Old Age | Addiction Counselor Certification Series

Summary: Human Development Part 2 Adulthood through Old Age Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs Counseling CEUs and Specialty Certificates Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Counseling CEUs can be found at <a href="https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/752/c/">AllCEUs Counseling Continuing Education</a> Objectives ~ Review stages of Adult Development (Erickson, Valliant, Levinson) ~ Identify biological, psychological and social issues which must be dealt with at each stage ~ Explore where stuck-points can occur and how to help people successfully resolve those issues to prevent/address depression, anxiety and/or addiction Early Adulthood Ages 20-40 ~ Physical functioning peaks at age 30, but can be maintained ~ Body shape changes with increases in fat and loss of muscle mass ~ Bodily systems begin to diminish in functioning at about 1% per year ~ Thinking becomes more practical and dialectical to adapt to inconsistencies and complexities of daily experience ~ Short term memory peaks ~ Knowledge continues to grow ~ Issues of identity and intimacy peak around age 30 ~ Continued need for affiliation ~ Friendships take on more importance for those who are single Early Adulthood Psychosocial Tasks ~ Early Adult Transition (Age 17-22). ~ Developing an Identity that allows a separation from parents ~ Choosing to go to college or enter the workforce ~ Family not supportive ~ Lack of direction ~ Difficulty with chosen task ~ Choosing to leave home ~ Difficulty with self-regulation ~ No idea how to fend for self Early Adulthood Psychosocial Tasks ~ Early Adult Transition (Age 17-22) Passion ~ Development of Intimacy ~ Choosing to develop reciprocal relationships with another person. ~ Developing and embracing sexual identity ~ Develop effective interpersonal skills to develop healthy relationships ~ Expanding one's sense of self to include another person ~ Develop a solid identity ~ Develop healthy both/and boundaries Early Adulthood Psychosocial Tasks ~ Entering the Adult World (Age 22-28) Enterprise ~ May start having children ~ Graduate from college / complete training ~ More concrete decisions regarding occupation, friendships, values, and lifestyles. ~ Career Consolidation. A job turns into a career once one has contentment, compensation, competence, and commitment (Valliant). ~ Includes stay at home parent or spouse (stay-at-home dad) Early Adulthood Psychosocial Tasks ~ Age 30 Transitions (Age 28-33). ~ Significant lifestyle changes i.e. marriage or having children, promotions, “adulting” ~ Deal with grief/loss issues ~ All your friends are married ~ You are married with kids and can’t live the single life anymore (time and money ain’t yours) ~ Deal with anxiety/anticipation ~ What if I can’t do it? ~ What if I am alone forever? Early Adulthood Psychosocial Tasks ~ Settling Down (Age 33-40) Contemplation ~ Establish a routine (can feel oppressive to some) ~ Makes progress on goals for the future ~ Reflect on a deeper meaning and purpose for their lives Middle Adulthood 40-65 ~ Bodily changes continue (wrinkles, gray hair and menopause) ~ Many people need reading glasses ~ Increased vulnerability to health and disease ~ Fluid intelligence may decline ~ Reaction time and mental processing speed slow ~ Short and long term memory remain stable ~ Cognitive abilities ~ Dependent on speed and adapting to novelty decrease ~ About the world increase and related to experience flourish (expertise) ~ Marital satisfaction

182 -Human Development and Mental Health: Adulthood Thorough Old Age | Addiction Counselor Certification Series

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