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Adolescence
 Adolescence is a period of transition from
childhood to adulthood. It includes many
physical, cognitive, and psychosocial
changes. We first explore physical
development.
 Module 2:
Developing the whole person
 In a nutshell, an individual is composed of three
basic, but very different aspects of the self. They
are the physical or tangible aspects as they relate
to the body, the intellectual and conscious aspects
as they relate to the mind, and the emotional and
intuitive aspects as they relate to the spirit. All
three aspects of the self work together in perfect
harmony when attention is paid to all three
simultaneously. 
Eight (8) different aspects of self
1. PHYSICAL SELF
 Physical Self
 Adolescents experience an overall physical growth
spurt. The growth proceeds from the extremities toward
the torso. This is referred to as distal-proximal
development. In other words, you may see the hands
grow, then the arms, and finally the torso. The overall
physical growth spurt means increases of about 10-11
inches in height and 50 to 75 pounds in weight. The head
begins to grow sometime after the feet have gone through
their period of growth
 Physical Self

 Many individuals put a strong emphasis on the

physical aspect of the self. The body is
tangible, obvious, and we respond to it easily.
More time and money is spent on enhancing
the physical component.
2. INTELLECTUAL SELF
 Intellectual Self
 The mind is important, as it is the part of the self that directs the
other two aspects. The mind learns what to do and communicates
the information to the body and the feelings. What the mind
believes, the body manifests or acts on, and the emotions feel, or
respond with. People store both healthy and destructive thoughts
and beliefs and responds to life's circumstances in the most
prominent manner. The mind provides access creativity and
serenity which are necessary for such processes as prayer,
forgiveness, acceptance, and passion. 
 Intellectual Self
 Include here an assessment of how well
you reason and solve problems, your
capacity to learn and create, your general
amount of knowledge, your specific areas
of knowledge, wisdom you have acquired,
and insights you have.
3. EMOTIONAL SELF
 Emotional Self
 The human emotions are the most feared aspect of the self, as
individuals are reluctant and unprepared to manage them.
Managing feelings is like trying to hold water in the palm of your
hand. They are illusive and deceptive. A decision made under
emotional stress and strain usually impacts emotions negatively.
Negative emotions that are not managed are stored and repressed.
Repression is destructive to a content self since all feelings, not
only negative ones are stored away. Accessing feelings when they
are needed now becomes difficult, leaving the individual numb
and hopeless. 
 Emotional Self
 This are the typical feelings you have,
feelings you seldom have, feelings you try
to avoid, feelings you especially enjoy,
feelings from your past and present, and
feelings which are associated with each
other.
4. Sensual SELF
 Sensual Self

 Being sensual means having the pleasure

of using your eyes, your nose, your skin in
the physical world.  
5. Interactional SELF
 Interactional Self
 Include descriptions of your strengths
and weaknesses in intimate
relationships and relationships to
friends, family, co-students and
strangers in social settings.
 Interactional Self
 Describe the strengths and weaknesses
which your friends and family have
noticed.

 Describe what kind of son or daughter,

brother or sisters you are.
6. Nutritional SELF
 Nutritional Self
 How do you nourish yourself?

 What foods do you like and dislike?

 What do you like and dislike about these?

7. Contextual SELF
 Contextual Self
 Make contact with a sense of self that is a safe
and consistent perspective from which to
observe and accept all changing inner
experiences.
 Contextual Self
 Descriptions could be in the areas of
maintenance of your living environment:
reaction to light, temperature, space,
weather, colors, sound and seasons, and
your impact on the environment.
8. Spiritual SELF or life force
 Spiritual Self or Life Force
 Spiritual self-care is the activity we engage in
to find and nurture a sense of connection to a
Higher Power and meaning for our lives. Just
as it is essential to nurture your body with
food, it is necessary to nurture your soul
with spirit. There are many spiritual paths
and spiritual support systems.
 Spiritual Self or Life Force
 Write words or phrase which tells about how
you feel in this area.
 This could include your feelings about yourself
and organized religion, reactions about your
spiritual connections to others, feelings about
your spiritual development and history, and
thought about your metaphysical self.
 Spiritual Self or Life Force

 Think about your inner peace and joy.

 Think about your spiritual regimen or

routine.