Developing the Whole Person

• HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

  • This refers to the ‘process of self–actualization’ and learning that combines an individual’s mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. 
• Physiological Development

  • These are changes that are happening naturally in one’s physical body. These changes can make an adolescent feel uncomfortable and self-conscious.
• Cognitive Development

  • These are considerable advancements in adolescents’ thinking skills. These changes in problem-solving and thinking abilities happen concurrently with their social, emotional, and moral development.
• Psychological Development

  • Changes in the way adolescents feel and think about themselves, others, and their surroundings. These changes in the emotions, feelings, moods, and manner of thinking 
• Social Development

  • Establishment of good relationships with families as well as a formation of significant relationships with other people and acquaintances.
• Spiritual Development

  • Having a personal relationship with God.
• THE POWER TRIAD

  • One’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected and interrelated. In fact, they influence and affect one another.
• THOUGHTS

  • These refer to the ideas or arrangement of ideas that result from thinking, the act of producing thoughts.
• FEELINGS

  • These denote a state of consciousness, such as that resulting from emotions, sentiments, or desires.
• BEHAVIORS

  • These refer to the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals.