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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Module 1

Self-Knowledge - What you know about yourself 

Self Understanding - How you can understand yourself 

Module 2

Personality Traits- are simply actions, behavior and attitude

Personality - Organized collection of psychological traits and mechanisms in the human being that influences his or her interactions with and modifications to the psychological, social, and physical environment surrounding them

O - OPENNESS - These are the people who like to learn new things and enjoy new experiences 

C - CONSCIENTIOUSNESS - They are responsible for

E - EXTRAVERSION - Extroverts, outgoing 

A - AGREEABLENESS - They are cooperative, friendly, and compassionate 

N - NEUROTICISM - This trait are associated with negative emotions 

Module 3 

Self - Refers to your personal identity, how you see and understand yourself, including your strengths, weaknesses, and values.

Spiritual - means connecting with something bigger than yourself, like your inner self, the universe, or a higher power. It’s about finding meaning, peace, and purpose in life.

Emotional - refers to feelings or moods, like happiness, sadness, anger, or love. It’s how we react to things that happen around us.

Social - means relating to people or society, and how we interact or connect with each other.

Behavioral - refers to actions or reactions of a person or animal, especially in response to their environment. It focuses on how individuals behave, including their habits, responses, and actions.

Physical - means relating to the body or things you can touch and see.

Mental - refers to things related to the mind, like thoughts, feelings, and how we think or understand things.

Module 5

STRATEGIES ON PERSONAL AND CAREER COMPETENCE 

- Developing Multiple Plans 

- Self-Advocacy and Marketing

- Managing Changing Relationships 

- Meeting Basic Needs

- Coping with Stress

- Bridging Programs

- Information and Information Access

Module 6

Simple ways on how to become a responsible adult 

- Know your level of maturity 

- You have learned and you are learning from experience 

- Legality 

- You know the level of risk 

- You take consider the effects on others

- Your family values

- Looking after yourself 

Module 7 

According to Erik Erikson, there are 8 emotional stages:

- Trust vs Mistrust ( Birth to 12 months) : This is where an infant learn that adults can be trusted 

- Autonomy vs Shame / Doubt (1-3y/o) : is when children learn to be independent. Support helps them feel confident, while criticism can make them feel ashamed or unsure.

- Initiative vs Guilt ( 3-6y/o) : is when children start taking action. Support builds confidence, while criticism leads to guilt.

- Industry vs Inferiority ( 6-12 y/o ) : is when children develop skills and work hard. Success boosts confidence, while failure can lead to feelings of inferiority.

- Identity vs Role Confusion (12-18 y/o) : is when teens figure out who they are. Success builds identity, while confusion creates uncertainty.

- Intimacy vs Isolation (21-39 y/o) : when young adults form close relationships. Success leads to meaningful connections, while failure leads to loneliness.

- Generatively vs Stagnation (40-65 y/o): when adults seek to contribute to others and society. Success brings purpose, while failure leads to feeling stuck.

- Integrity vs Despair (mid 60s - end of life) : is when older adults reflect on their life. Success brings satisfaction and wisdom, while failure leads to regret and despair.

Module 9 

About Stress

* Listening is necessary in helping adolescents cope with stress 

Module 10 

Common symptoms of stress ( based on Center of Disease Control and Prevention ) 

* Disbelief

* Feelings of fear, shock, anger, sadness, worry

* Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests 

* Difficulty sleeping or nightmares, concentrating, and making decisions 

* Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes 

* Worsening of chronic health problems

* Worsening of mental health conditions

* Increased use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances 

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS? 

   - Getting regular physical activity 

- Practicing relaxation techniques

- Keeping a sense of humor

- Spending time with family and friends

- Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music 

Module 11 

The Right Brain or Hemisphere - Responsible for the control of left side of the body and is more artistic and creative side of the brain. 

The left brain or left hemisphere - 

Responsible for the control of the right side of the body, and is more academic and logical side of the brain 

Mind map: Is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts 

Humans have 3 brains: HEAD brain, HEART brain, and GUT brain 

Module 12: 

Middle Adolescence: (14 - 17 yrs old ) 

* Physical changes from puberty continue during middle adolescence 

* At this age, many teens become interested in romantic and sexual relationships 

* Have more arguments with their parents 

* The brain continues to change and mature in this age 

Late Adolescence (18-21 yrs old) 

- they have completed physical development and grown to their full final height 

ACCORDING TO WHO:

Adolescence is a crucial period for developing social and emotional habits important for the mental well-being

Disorders: 

*  Emotional Disorders 

*  Behavioral disorders 

* Eating disorders 

Emotional disorders involve difficulties with feelings, like anxiety or depression. Behavioral disorders involve actions, like aggression or disruptive behavior.

In short, emotional disorders affect how you feel, while behavioral disorders affect how you act.

Psychosis - Hallucinations or delusions 

Suicide and self-harm

Risk-taking behaviors 

Promotion and prevention 

Early detection and treatment