HHD - Relationships

prenatal

• development of the bodys organs and structures and substantial growth

• most rapid period of growth - 1 initial cell multiples rapidly becoming 200 billion cells by birth

• full term pregnancy - 40 weeks long - during all body structures & organs develop & begin to function

infancy

• rapid growth - child doubles in size by age 1

• infant learns to crawl, walk, eat and communicate (forming noises then words)

• social interactions = smiling, use of words and gesture imitations

early childhood

• slow and steady growth

• development of many new skills

• learn socialisation, make friends, eat with adults, toilet-trained

late childhood

• slow and steady growth

• PIES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social developments are experienced

• improves reading and writing, enhancing long-term memory, building friendships beyond family & refining motor skills

youth

• rapid physical growth

• increased independence

• sexual maturity

• Major PIES changes (forming complex relationships/establishing life goals

• take longer to mature (education, career, leaving home, becoming financially independent

early adulthood

• body reaches its peak (25-30)

• time of maintenance and repair

• focus on career development, may choose a life partner, marry, and/or start a family

• PIES

middle adulthood

• stability in career and relationships, deeper sense of identity, financial security, visible signs of ageing, menopause

• become grandparents

• ‘empty nest syndrome’

late adulthood

• lifestyle changes (retirement, financial security)

• voluntary work - leisure activities (golf, lawn bowls)

• coping with the loss of friends/spouse (changes in living arrangements that affect health and wellbeing)

• feel either satisfaction/regret based on how they view their past choices

respect

• consider others feelings, needs, thoughts, rights

• value each others opinions

• treat each other in a thoughtful way

trust

• reliable independence

• confidence in them

• feel safe with them emotionally/physically

honesty

• telling the truth

• choosing not to lie, cheat, steal, or deceive

• being honest helps to build trust in any type of relationship

loyalty

• always be there for each other

• work to resolve differences

empathy

• understand/feel what another person is experiencing by placing yourself in their position

• understand other people’s emotions

• offer support when needed

safety

• safety and trust are linked

• trust others with your feelings

equality

• valued

• able to give and take from the relationship

• each person needs to contribute to a healthy/respectful relationship

physical

refers to those changes that occur in an individual’s body and it’s system over time.

• growth spurt occurs

• release of hormones

intellectual

refers to the increase in complexity of processes in the brain, such as though, knowledge and memory.

• reasoning

• problem solving skills

• decision-making matures

• individuals form the ability to see situations from another person’s situation

emotional

relates to experiencing the full range of emotions, and increasing complexity relating to the expression of emotions, the development of a self-concept and resilience.

• sense of identity develops

• self-esteem/self-concept develop

• new emotions may be experienced

social

refers to ‘the increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people’.

• more time with friends = less time with family

• increased independence

• romantic relationships may develop

types of relationships

• friendships

• family

• online

• teachers/mentors/coaches

• professional

• intimate

family

• provide love, support, care, security

• guide members through important life milestones like school, jobs, starting a family

• parent-child relationships plays a vital role in family functioning

online

• some can have negative effects

• many are healthy, respectful, based on shared interests

professiona;

• significant impact on Health & Wellbeing

• needs to be open & supportive

• requires good communication, trust, and respect

teachers/coaches/mentors

• important part of a support network

friendships

• formed through shared interests/life experiences

• can positively impact our health, wellbeing, and development

• provide emotional support

intimate

• involve desire to spend large amounts of time together

• differ for everyone and depend on values, beliefs, expectations