PSYCH229

By HeatherW

  • Prenatal Development & Birth

    I was born on a sunny morning at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ann Arbor.

  • The First Two Years- Biosocial

    My mother breastfed me.

  • The First Two Years- Psychosocial

    I smiled at my mom for the first time.

  • The First Two Years- Psychosocial

    I developed bonds with my grandparents. They watched me when my parents were both working.

  • The First Two Years- Cognitive

    My first word was "mama".

  • The First Two Years- Biosocial

    I got my first tooth.

  • The First Two Years- Biosocial

    I took my first steps.

  • The First Two Years- Biosocial and Cognitive

    I had a virus that went to the brain. I had to relearn things that I previously knew such as sitting up on my own, standing, etc.

  • Early Childhood- Biosocial

    My parents bought me a Big Wheel for my 3rd birthday, It took me some time to learn to pedal it on my own.

  • Early Childhood- Psychosocial

    My sister, Becky was born. I was happy that I became a big sister.

  • Early Childhood- Cognitive

    I started Kindergarten.

  • Early Childhood- Psychosocial

    I was excited to have a new baby brother.

  • Early Childhood- Biosocial

    I lost my first tooth.

  • Middle Childhood- Biosocial

    I was a very active child. I loved to play outside.

  • Middle Childhood- Cognitive

    I started 1st grade.

  • Middle Childhood- Cognitive

    I started 2nd grade.

  • Middle Childhood- Cognitive

    I started 3rd grade.

  • Middle Childhood- Biosocial

    I became interested in doing gymnastics.

  • Middle Childhood- Cognitive

    I started 4th grade.

  • Middle Childhood- Psychosocial

    I moved during my 4th grade year. My mom had me finish the year at the same school. I met a new friend down the street named Lindsey. We became best friends. I was happy to finally have my own room.

  • Middle Childhood- Psychosocial

    I started at a new school. It was an adjustment. I was sad to leave my old friends but I made new friends.

  • Middle Childhood- Cognitive

    I started 5th grade.

  • Adolescence- Cognitive

    I started 6th grade.

  • Adolescence- Psychosocial

    I moved to middle school where I met some new friends. I attended my first school dance in 6th grade.

  • Adolescence- Cognitive

    I took band for three years during middle school. I learned to play the flute.

  • Adolescence- Cognitive

    I started 7th grade.

  • Adolescence- Cognitive

    I started 8th grade.

  • Adolescence- Biosocial

    I had my first menstrual period (menarche).

  • Adolescence- Cognitive

    I started 9th grade.

  • Adolescence- Psychosocial

    I started high school. The high school was very large. There were two different high schools that shared the same campus. I didn't really know anyone in my classes. It was very different from middle school and it was a difficult adjustment. I had a lot of anxiety.

  • Adolescence- Psychosocial and Biosocial

    My anxiety was much worse. I started to have panic attacks at school. It got so bad that I took the rest of the semester off from school. I started to see a counselor (Psychosocial). I started taking anxiety medication (Biosocial).

  • Adolescence- Cognitive and Psychosocial

    I spent a lot of time reading about anxiety disorders and learning ways to cope with anxiety and panic attacks (cognitive). It also made me feel better knowing that I wasn't alone, crazy and that other people had gone through similar experiences (psychosocial).

  • Adolescence- Cognitive

    I started back at school.

  • Adolescence- Psychosocial

    It was very difficult going back to school at first. However, I overcame my personal obstacles and grew tremendously over my remaining years at high school.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I got my first job working as a summer office assistent at my old high school.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Biosocial

    I still had anxiety from time to time but it was in the normal range and it did not affect my life like it did before. I was proud of what I had overcame.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive and Psychosocial.

    I started studying psychology at the University of Michigan- Dearborn (Cognitive). I met my best friend there at orientation (Psychosocial).

  • Emerging Adulthood-- Psychosocial

    I started working at Bath and Body Works. I loved working there. I met a lot of amazing people who I became close friends with.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I found out that my parents were seperating. I was very upset and had a difficult time with it.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I became a student assistant for one of the psychology professors.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive

    I started my internship with a school psychologist.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive

    I graduated from the University of Michigan- Dearborn with a B.A in psychology and a sociology minor.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I started working as a paraprofessional in a Great Start Readiness Program. I love working with the students, families and staff members.

  • Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive

    I completed the CDA Preparation Program at Washtenaw Community College.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    My mom was rushed to the hospital after complaining for awhile about a horrible headache. The doctors told us that she had a brain aneurysm rupture.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I took off work for the next month so I could be there by my mom's side everyday.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    My mom was moved to hospice. It was the hardest decision in my life.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I was in the room when my mom passed away. It was the hardest thing that I have had to deal with in my life so far. I tried my best to be strong for my younger sister and brother.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I became an aunt. I was at the hospital when my beautiful niece, Alannah was born. It was the happiest day of my life so far.

  • Adulthood- Cognitive

    I started taking a developmental psychology online class at Schoolcraft.

  • Adulthood- Cognitive

    I start my Master's in Social Work program.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I get engaged.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I get married.

  • Adulthood- Cognitive

    I receive my master's degree.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I start a new job as a social worker.

  • Adulthood- Biosocial

    I have a baby.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    My daughter goes away to college. I really miss her.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I can't believe that my daughter is getting married. She grew up so fast.

  • Adulthood- Cognitive

    I learn to knit.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    I become a grandma. I have a beautiful granddaughter.

  • Adulthood- Psychosocial

    My grandson is born.

  • Late Adulthood- Psychosocial

    My husband and I retire.

  • Late Adulthood- Cognitive

    I stat taking art classes at the senior center.

  • Late Adulthood- Biosocial

    I develop arthititis.

  • Late Adulthood- Psychosocial

    My granddaughter gets married.

  • Death and Dying

    I die at the age of 85.