Adolescent Development
Topics


Introduction

Stages of Development

Separation

Identity Development

Sexuality/Intimacy

Peer Relationships

Tip: Be open and honest

Tip: Don't believe everything you hear

Tip: How to talk about drugs

Tip: How to talk about sexuality

Refresher

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We are going to learn about four developmental tasks of adolescence.

  1. During the Separation / Individuation developmental task, a teen learns how to be an autonomous person who is capable of making decisions and running his/her own life.


  2. During the developmental task of Identity Development, teens experiment with new roles, both at home and with peers.

  3. During the Sexuality/Intimacy developmental task, teens begin to come to terms with the changes to their body. They tend to seek the experience of loving and being loved by a partner.


  4. During the Peer Relationships (Belonging to a Peer Group) developmental task, teens spend an increasing amount of time with their peers and less time with their family.

 
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