developing personal identity & character

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personal identity
the sense people have of themselves as an unique individual
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personality
complex set of characteristics that make us unique
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what are the factors that help form our identity?
experiences w/ family and friends

values and beliefs

role models

surroundings and cultural backgrounds

personal taste

interests

goals
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character
the qualities that describe what a person thinks, feels, and behaves
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what are the traits of good character and integrity?
trustworthiness

respect

responsibility

fairness

caring

citizenship
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ways you can work towards a positive identity…
list your skills & strengths

surround yourself with positive, supportive people

find something you love to do & do it frequently

contribute to the community

stop making life a contest

develop a purpose in life
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repression
involuntarily pushing unpleasant feelings out of one’s mind
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regression
returning to behaviors characteristics of a younger age
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denial
unconscious lack of recognition of something that is obvious to others
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projection
attributing your own feelings or faults to another person or group
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rationalization
making excuses to explain a situtation or behavior, rather than taking responsilbilty for it
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compensation
making up for weakness and mistakes through gift giving, hard work, or extreme efforts
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hormones
chemicals produced by the glands of the endocrine system. They are an important role in emotional changes
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empathy
understand how someone feels, when going through a difficult time
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defense mechanisms
protects individuals from strong or stressful emotions. They will only work for a short amount of time
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how to respond to difficult emotions?
take several deep breaths

relax your muscles

get away from the situation until you calm down

write your emotions down

talk to someone about how you feel
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suppression
consciously and intentionally pushing unpleasant feelings out of one’s mind
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