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




Counselor Toolbox Podcast show

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