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4.4 Childhood Attachment Experiences
Growing up with multiple disabilities has had a huge impact on my attachment style. The reason is because I've experienced people judging and rejecting me based on my disabilities, therefore, I became more avoidant and not secure with my relationships unless I have a really close relationship. But I am very open with others. I've experienced trying to socialize and kids then did not want me to join because I was "retarded", "dumb", and other names being called. This impacted my attachment style. -
7.2 Transitions
At this time, I was going through the transition from integrated to self-transcendent. This was the time I began my transition of being focused on my spirituality part of me. I began to go to yoga and meditate. This was the time where I began to open up a part of me that connects with something bigger. Being a part of this process made me think more about what life means on a higher level. -
2.1 Oxidative Damage
This would be when I was 15 years old. With oxidative damage prevention caused by release of free radicals which impact cells. It is better to start early.Ways to prevent oxidative damage would be to eat healthy with lots of antioxidants, take vitamins, no smoking, exercise, keep your chemicals in your body balanced. Also, try to avoid radiation if possible. Make sure the body has enough nutrients to keep the cells strong and running. The more you do good things, the better your body will be. -
2.2 Genetic Limits
This is when I was 20. In order to prevent from premature aging with the hayflick limit is to first, diet and eat enough nutrients. Also, leisure time is critical. Make sure that you find ways to cope from stressors. This is because when stressful conditions occurs, your body or cells respond by shortening the telomeres as the cells divide till you reach replicative senescence (cells stop dividing). Reasearch has shown that the shorter the telomeres are, the higher risk is for illness. -
1.1 The Beginning
At this time I was 21 years old which means chronologically, I was an adult. Socially, I became an college student which is normative for others who were my age. As a student I obtained more responsibilities by needing to take care of my own needs instead of depending on others such as my family and to speak for myself, which means that I psychologically am an adult. -
7.3 Major Life Event
I lost a very close family friend. He was almost like a father figure for me growing up since I was 4 years old. When I found out that he passed away from a heart attack while driving at age 47, I was in shock. For a while I was coping by dening that this really did happen because he was so fit. I also used emotional support through familly and friends to get through this pain.Then I began to accept the reality of what happened and learned to move on. Coping became effective over time. -
2.1 My current healthy lifestyle
After doing the survey, I’ll say that my lifestyle is mostly healthy. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables each day. Sometimes I eat unhealthy but it’s limited. I don’t exercise a lot due to my limited mobility, but I compensate for this by doing some exercises at least one time a week to do something! I don’t drink or smoke. I don’t use sunscreen enough. My goal is to use it to protect my skin! I want exercise more at least 2-3 times a week in small spurts and continue my good eating! -
4.3 Adult Attachment Style
According to the quiz, my attachment style is preoccupied. This means that even though I can express my emotions, I still have some negative thoughts which can make me feel insecure. Sometimes in relationships I do not feel secure because I have a fear of rejection. Right now, I am in a relationship who I know loves me for who I am, but I always have thoughts of, "do they really accept me? Will that person continue being my partner"? Theres always that inner voice in my head always wondering. -
7.1 Fowler
I fit most closely with the conjunctive faith stage. I am a very spiritual person. I can connect with people from here as well as the afterlife, I've always been very open to many different perspectives, ideas and beliefs. I've always been able to connect with one's emotions and care for myself as well as others. People always have said that I seem older than I am because of how I can see outside the box and understand others. I expect to continue broadening my understanding of others. -
6.1 My RIASEC Type
My type is SAI: Social, Artistic, and Investigative. My highest score was in Social. Thoe who are social tend to like to help people in various ways such as "people informing, enlightening, helping, training, developing and curing them" (p.208). The personality types of this type matches me to a tee. Types of jobs include counseling, teaching, and rehabilition. This is exactly what I hope to pursue! I'm hoping to do either social work or counseling to advocate for people with disabilities! -
4.1 Young Adult Role Transition
At the age 28, I will be experiencing the transition from being a college student to beginning to work in my career. This will be my transition to adulthood. This type of transition occurs around this age because its when many complete their masters generally and find jobs. It willl be a difficult transition because I will need to learn to work in the real world as an adult. I will be independent from my parents. I will need to take it a day at a time and cope by having support from family. -
6.2 Super's Stages
At age 30, I would be in Super's stage of Establishment. During this stage, I would be stabilizing, consolidating and advancing in a job. In other words, during this stage, as I graduate with my degree in MSW, I would be earning my credentials, obtaining my certification, and getting an specialized degree to work with people with disabilities. At this time, I would be working to get a job in this field of social work. -
4.2 Older Adult Transition
This is when I will be around 31. This is the time I hope to experience the transition between being in a career and being a parent. According to the text, people become parents between their 20s or 30s. This transition is challenging because it comes with a whole new responsibility and role to care for another human being. Again, this is the time I would ask for help from family members and friends. -
2.4 Potential Consequences of my lifestyle
When I am 50, I will not have any major risks for any health issues. such as obesity or ardiovascular diseases. I do not have a sedentary lifestyle, instead I always try to maintain exercise and eating healthy. My family does not have a history of cancer or Alzheimer's so I have a lower risk. I am eating and exercising properly which prevents from risk factors such as high blood pressure, chloestrol, and obesity, therefore, I have a low risk for health conditions. -
3.1 Prospective Memory
With this prospective memory decline, one example of an IADL that could become more difficult as I age would be to remember what I need to get done for the day. I could possibly become forgetful and not realize I didn't do a specific task. One way I would appraoch this difficulty would be to be sure to write notes of reminders as soon as I think of something I need to do. Some examples would be doctor appointments, shopping list, managing finances, or any other chores needed to be done. -
6.4 autonomous
In Loeviner's stage of autonomous, this is the time when you have multiple perspectives of the world. In this stage, one is able to see different things about their lives in a social contex. Bianca's grandmother depicted this stage by being able to look back at her life and accept what has happened. She is now retired and accepts that it is okay to have her own schedule. She accepts the positives and negatives. She also feels accomplished with raising her kids with her husband. -
6.3 Ego Integrity
At age 65, I would begin Erikson's stage of Ego Integrity vs. Despair. This is the stage where someone looks back on their life and decide if they feel satisfied and that their life was had meaning and if they accept their life. This stage is shown in Bianca's video when she explains how her grandmother says that she is "happy with life. It's not perfect, but it's okay." She accepts where she is now. -
3.2 Procedural Memory
Procedural memory impacts learning different skills and and retaining information. As we age, one possible issue of ADL that could become challenging would be getting dressed. For example, I could possibly have a harder time tying my shoes, or buttoning my shirt, or putting on pants, or bathing.
I would compenstate for this delcine by finding other ways to complete the task. I would have some kind of training for independent living skills to accommodate my needs. I would ask for help if needed -
8.1 The End
Ms. Rachel Bass was born on June 13, 1990 in Staten Island, NY to Phyllis ad Steven Bass. Rachel always had this great mindset to never give up regardless of her situation. She was a person with a strong sprit and a strong will to succeed. She was so passionate in her work to advocate others with disabilities. She was very well known and respected by others. She will always remain in our minds and our hearts. Condolences may be sent to P.O Box 251, Long Island, NY 12345.
