Lesson 3: Developing the whole person

• Personality Development is the complex administration of thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behavior that influence personal judgment.
• Behaviors

  • bodily reactions made based on our feelings that result from actions.
  • the range of actions and mannerism made by individuals,
• Thoughts

  • impressions activated by a stimulus in your mind that does evidence from the environment that you are in.
  • the ideas or arrangements of ideas that result from thinking or the act of producing thoughts.
• Emotions

  • can direct and control thoughts that sometimes affect your consciousness and it can also lead to loss of focus.
  • Emotions are conscious mental reactions (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feelings.
• Feelings

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

  • The process of self-actualization and learning that combines and individual’s mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
• Aspects of Holistic Development

  1. Physiological Development
  2. Cognitive Development
  3. Psychological/Emotional Development
  4. Spiritual Development
  5. Psychosocial Development
• Physiological Development

  • refers to physical changes in the body as well as the senses and CHAI|ARIA changes in skills related to movement.
• Cognitive Development

  • refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and values.
• Emotional Development

  • It has something to do with the feelings that you experience.
  • Changes in the emotions, feelings, moods, and manner of thinking.
• Spiritual Development

  • relates to fundamental questions about the meaning and purpose of life which affect everyone, and is not dependent on a religious affiliation.
• Psychosocial Development

  • You begin to rely more on your friends or peer groups for support than your family.
• Identity

  • exploring interest, values and goals which help them form their own unique identity.
• Role Confusion

  • Unsure about one’s place in the world, values, and future direction.
  • They may struggle to identify their purpose or path, leading to confusion about their personal identity
• Intimacy

  • ability to be open and share oneself with others, as well as the willingness to commit to relationships
• Isolation

  • inability to form meaningful, intimate relationship with others.