Slide presentation for the fourth session of MidAmerica-UUA's online course Youth & Young Adult Ministries. This session was about Late Adolescence & Emerging Adulthood.
Slide presentation for the second session of MIdAmerica-UUA's online course on Youth & Young Adult Ministries. This session was about Early Adolescence.
Slide presentation for the fifth session of MidAmerica-UUA's online course Youth & Young Adult Ministries. This session was primarily about Young Adulthood.
This document summarizes a presentation on cultivating a culture of inclusivity and radical hospitality in congregations. It discusses the role of membership professionals and committees in welcoming all newcomers without exception. It provides tips for inclusive practices like using inclusive language, member introductions, and aligning programming. The presentation challenges attendees to write about how their membership work is a ministry and encourages throwing open doors to amazing possibilities. Resources on hospitality and lay leadership are provided. The presentation aims to make congregations healing places that surround, hold and heal all people.
This presentation talks about the foundations of 'identity' and various theories associated with identity formation. Also, it shows the factors affecting identity formation.
This document discusses youth development and outlines plans for a 2010 youth program. It covers topics like understanding teenage development, building strong Muslim identities, and setting learning outcomes for the year. The program will involve fortnightly study circles led by trainers with help from student facilitators. Content will come from Islamic studies books and focus on developing good character and religious knowledge. The document closes with thanking those involved and noting there is always room for improvement.
The document discusses the process of value formation and clarification. It defines values and outlines the general steps in the valuing process. There are three main types of values discussed: terminal values, instrumental values, and conditional values. The document also examines where our values come from and identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of Filipino character according to a Senate task force. Finally, it provides guidance on discovering and developing personal values through identification, prioritization, and clarification exercises.
Slide presentation for the second session of MIdAmerica-UUA's online course on Youth & Young Adult Ministries. This session was about Early Adolescence.
Slide presentation for the fifth session of MidAmerica-UUA's online course Youth & Young Adult Ministries. This session was primarily about Young Adulthood.
This document summarizes a presentation on cultivating a culture of inclusivity and radical hospitality in congregations. It discusses the role of membership professionals and committees in welcoming all newcomers without exception. It provides tips for inclusive practices like using inclusive language, member introductions, and aligning programming. The presentation challenges attendees to write about how their membership work is a ministry and encourages throwing open doors to amazing possibilities. Resources on hospitality and lay leadership are provided. The presentation aims to make congregations healing places that surround, hold and heal all people.
This presentation talks about the foundations of 'identity' and various theories associated with identity formation. Also, it shows the factors affecting identity formation.
This document discusses youth development and outlines plans for a 2010 youth program. It covers topics like understanding teenage development, building strong Muslim identities, and setting learning outcomes for the year. The program will involve fortnightly study circles led by trainers with help from student facilitators. Content will come from Islamic studies books and focus on developing good character and religious knowledge. The document closes with thanking those involved and noting there is always room for improvement.
The document discusses the process of value formation and clarification. It defines values and outlines the general steps in the valuing process. There are three main types of values discussed: terminal values, instrumental values, and conditional values. The document also examines where our values come from and identifies the main strengths and weaknesses of Filipino character according to a Senate task force. Finally, it provides guidance on discovering and developing personal values through identification, prioritization, and clarification exercises.
The document summarizes the keynote speech given by Dr. William Wan at the Gifted Education Annual Conference on November 27, 2015. The speech discussed three aspects of a gifted life - altitude, attitude, and aptitude. It emphasized cultivating the right attitude and using one's aptitude and gifts to serve others. Multiple forms of intelligence and emotional intelligence are important. True success and wealth comes from applying one's talents to better the lives of others and further humanitarian causes.
The document summarizes the keynote speech given by Dr. William Wan at the Gifted Education Annual Conference on November 27, 2015. The speech discussed three aspects of a gifted life - altitude, attitude, and aptitude. It emphasized cultivating the right attitude and using one's aptitude and gifts to serve others. Multiple forms of intelligence and emotional intelligence are important. True success and wealth comes from applying one's talents to better the lives of others and further humanitarian causes.
How do we learn about our various group identities like female, African American, Buddhist, homosexual, middle class, etc.? From whom do we learn the meaning of these terms? What messages have we internalized about ourselves and others? What are the differences that result in one person having a healthy self identity and another person experiencing own-group shame and hatred? Learn how we can co-author the identity development of youth to progress toward positive success for all.
This document provides an overview of a guidebook called "Promising Practices: Facilitating College Students' Spiritual Development". The guidebook was created based on findings from the Spirituality in Higher Education national study to provide examples of programs and practices that support students' spiritual growth in college. The guidebook includes descriptions of curricular initiatives, co-curricular programs, and campus-wide efforts related to spirituality from over 400 institutions. The goal is to help more colleges and universities undertake initiatives to foster students' spiritual development.
This document provides a curriculum guide for interfaith youth dialogue and service learning programs. It includes goals and activities for interfaith dialogue sessions, service learning sessions, and community building exercises. The curriculum was developed by the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia to provide students opportunities to gain multi-faith literacy and communication skills through activities like sharing meaningful religious objects, defining pluralism, and asking good questions in interfaith discussions. Educators from different faiths helped design the materials to promote understanding between religious groups.
- Understanding Identity formation: Emergence of Multiple identities in the formation of person placed in various social and institutional contexts; the need for inner coherence; managing conflicting ‘identities’
- Determinant of identity formation in individuals and group; social categories such as caste, class, gender and religion.
- The influence of peer group, media, technology and globalization on identity formation in contemporary society.
This document summarizes a presentation on sacred purpose from an indigenous perspective. It discusses interviews conducted with indigenous elders to understand their teachings on sacred purpose and how it relates to adolescent development and education. Key findings include that sacred purpose provides dignity, respect, trust, love and teaches one to share their gifts. Sacred purpose also provides a multidimensional responsibility to learn, teach and create while maintaining balance and healing relationships. The presentation suggests implications for developing non-traditional curriculum centered around an honored role in the community and the fulfillment of one's sacred purpose. Next steps proposed include developing culturally-based programs and aligning the teachings to educational settings.
This document discusses leadership styles and growth within faith communities. It presents a "Leadership Landscape Diagram" that categorizes leadership styles as "Growing", "Becoming", "Out of Breath", or "Stalled". It then provides descriptions of each style and suggestions for how faith communities can shift behaviors and indicators to encourage growth. The overall message is that faith communities should focus on personal and organizational growth through practices like listening, discerning purpose and values, exploring assumptions, and developing communities.
The document discusses the challenges facing Filipino youth including poverty, lack of education, unemployment, and health issues. It argues that while youth comprise a large part of the population and have the potential strength for social change, organizing them is difficult due to traditional roles, a focus on academic achievement over responsibility, and a perception of education as a means to privilege rather than service. The document calls for youth to take on heroic leadership roles and participate in social action to address weaknesses in their communities.
The document discusses identity formation in adolescents. It states that identity formation is influenced by the relationship between parents and adolescents, with positive relationships allowing more freedom to explore identity options. Specifically, parental involvement in support, social monitoring and school monitoring positively influences identity formation for both boys and girls. The type of relationship adolescents have with their parents plays a significant role in identity formation. The internet also influences identity formation, as it allows youth to express themselves, try out different profiles, negotiate their identity, and test acceptance from others online.
Brett Vaden is an instructor, mentor, and scholar focused on soul care, counseling, and Christian psychology. He has experience teaching at various levels and writing curriculum. His current roles include instructing masters students in reformational counseling at Southern Seminary and supporting elementary and secondary schools as Assistant Director of Memoria Press. He also leads retreats and mentors junior staff for Men at the Cross ministry. Vaden holds a Ph.D. from Southern Seminary and is a published blogger.
This document discusses value education and the importance of teaching values. It defines values as one's personal attitudes, judgments, and choices that influence thoughts and actions. Values guide behavior and show how to interact with others. There are different types of values including aesthetic, personal, social, moral, spiritual, and behavioral. The document also outlines various methods for teaching values, such as direct and indirect approaches, curricular and co-curricular activities, and special programs that develop values through community service, recreation, and citizenship training.
Presentation on 'Youth Leadership' in Training Programme on 'Youth Leadership and Community Development' organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Madurai - An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Youth Welfare and Sports, Government of India @ Youth Hostel, Madurai on 28.12.2016
This document is an introduction to sociology that covers topics like socialization, development, and influences on socialization. It defines socialization as the process of learning social skills needed to function in society. It discusses the nature vs nurture debate and theories of development from psychologists like Piaget, Kohlberg, Freud, and Erikson. It also examines influences on socialization like family, school, peers, media, and changes in socialization that occur with marriage, parenting, career, and aging.
The document provides an overview of Iowa 4-H Youth Development and how it uses GPS/GIS technologies. It discusses that 4-H aims to empower youth through positive youth development which focuses on belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. It emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and having caring adult mentors to help youth develop these skills through hands-on activities and reflection. The goal is for youth to become competent, caring and contributing community members.
The Y is made up of people from all walks of life who are joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
This Diversity Wheel diagram represents the various dimensions of diversity. To truly be inclusive and welcoming to all, it is critical to understand the many factors that make
up and influence a person’s individuality.
Learn about the different sections of the Diversity Wheel on
page two.
The document discusses the role of youth in nation-building and outlines several key concepts:
1) It defines man as a physical, intellectual, social, and moral being that exists within both family and community structures.
2) The family is described as the basic building block of society where human attributes are developed through autonomy, responsibility, tolerance, and trust.
3) Community is formed through shared values, worldviews, emotional bonds, and critical thinking between interacting groups of people, such as neighborhoods, professions, or virtual connections.
4) Philippine culture and values are shaped by indigenous Aeta influences as well as Indonesian, Malayan, Hindu, Chinese, Spanish, and American impacts, forming
Maryam Mehboob, a student at Punjab University Gujranwala Campus, discusses socialization across the life course in her document. She covers key topics such as the role of socialization, the self and socialization, agents of socialization, and socialization throughout the different stages of life. Regarding socialization across the life course, Maryam notes that it is a lifelong process and discusses functionalist, interactionist, and conflict perspectives on socialization in later life stages. She also examines anticipatory socialization, resocialization, and total institutions as they relate to changing social roles and contexts over one's lifetime.
Christian Leadership Masterguide Skills Seminar discusses key aspects of Christian leadership. It defines leadership as getting people to go where they would not otherwise go by appealing to their inner drives and motivating them. Leadership is putting first things first by creating a vision and strategy, while management focuses on efficiency through tasks like planning and problem-solving. Christian leadership should emulate Jesus by being a servant to others and putting their needs first. The seminar encourages all Christians to lead people to God through living a Christ-centered life, loving followers, and being spiritually mature.
- India has a large youth population, with over 460 million youth comprising 40% of India's total population and 65% of India's population being youth. This youth bulge provides India an opportunity for continued economic growth.
- Young Indians today value education and believe it is key to career success. However, they face challenges of employment and skills gaps in the education system.
- Perceptions of youth have changed from valuing hard work alone to recognizing hard work and smart work are needed for success. Youth also prefer modern lifestyles over traditional ones and value financial success.
This document discusses the developmental stages of youth from early adolescence through late teens. It describes the cognitive, social, emotional, and moral characteristics typical at each stage. In early adolescence (ages 12-14), youth experience rapid physical changes, seek acceptance from peers, and develop self-consciousness. Mid-adolescence (ages 15-18) involves further physical maturity, strong conformity to peers, mood swings, and developing independence from adults. The document stresses understanding youth development and meeting their needs appropriately at each stage.
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth and Family Ministry semnsynod
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
by Dr. Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministry & Director of the Center for CYF Ministry, Luther Seminary, Luther Seminary
Church Leaders and Congregations are key assets and partners with families in the faith journey in the 21st Century. Using the Exemplar Youth Ministry (EYM) Study as an element for this discussion, explore how the EYM study identified the value and role of church leaders and the congregation when designing and implementing ministry for children, youth, and families. Explore the EYM assets which support a robust ministry for families of all ages and type.
From the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA's Councils as Leaders event.
The document summarizes the keynote speech given by Dr. William Wan at the Gifted Education Annual Conference on November 27, 2015. The speech discussed three aspects of a gifted life - altitude, attitude, and aptitude. It emphasized cultivating the right attitude and using one's aptitude and gifts to serve others. Multiple forms of intelligence and emotional intelligence are important. True success and wealth comes from applying one's talents to better the lives of others and further humanitarian causes.
The document summarizes the keynote speech given by Dr. William Wan at the Gifted Education Annual Conference on November 27, 2015. The speech discussed three aspects of a gifted life - altitude, attitude, and aptitude. It emphasized cultivating the right attitude and using one's aptitude and gifts to serve others. Multiple forms of intelligence and emotional intelligence are important. True success and wealth comes from applying one's talents to better the lives of others and further humanitarian causes.
How do we learn about our various group identities like female, African American, Buddhist, homosexual, middle class, etc.? From whom do we learn the meaning of these terms? What messages have we internalized about ourselves and others? What are the differences that result in one person having a healthy self identity and another person experiencing own-group shame and hatred? Learn how we can co-author the identity development of youth to progress toward positive success for all.
This document provides an overview of a guidebook called "Promising Practices: Facilitating College Students' Spiritual Development". The guidebook was created based on findings from the Spirituality in Higher Education national study to provide examples of programs and practices that support students' spiritual growth in college. The guidebook includes descriptions of curricular initiatives, co-curricular programs, and campus-wide efforts related to spirituality from over 400 institutions. The goal is to help more colleges and universities undertake initiatives to foster students' spiritual development.
This document provides a curriculum guide for interfaith youth dialogue and service learning programs. It includes goals and activities for interfaith dialogue sessions, service learning sessions, and community building exercises. The curriculum was developed by the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia to provide students opportunities to gain multi-faith literacy and communication skills through activities like sharing meaningful religious objects, defining pluralism, and asking good questions in interfaith discussions. Educators from different faiths helped design the materials to promote understanding between religious groups.
- Understanding Identity formation: Emergence of Multiple identities in the formation of person placed in various social and institutional contexts; the need for inner coherence; managing conflicting ‘identities’
- Determinant of identity formation in individuals and group; social categories such as caste, class, gender and religion.
- The influence of peer group, media, technology and globalization on identity formation in contemporary society.
This document summarizes a presentation on sacred purpose from an indigenous perspective. It discusses interviews conducted with indigenous elders to understand their teachings on sacred purpose and how it relates to adolescent development and education. Key findings include that sacred purpose provides dignity, respect, trust, love and teaches one to share their gifts. Sacred purpose also provides a multidimensional responsibility to learn, teach and create while maintaining balance and healing relationships. The presentation suggests implications for developing non-traditional curriculum centered around an honored role in the community and the fulfillment of one's sacred purpose. Next steps proposed include developing culturally-based programs and aligning the teachings to educational settings.
This document discusses leadership styles and growth within faith communities. It presents a "Leadership Landscape Diagram" that categorizes leadership styles as "Growing", "Becoming", "Out of Breath", or "Stalled". It then provides descriptions of each style and suggestions for how faith communities can shift behaviors and indicators to encourage growth. The overall message is that faith communities should focus on personal and organizational growth through practices like listening, discerning purpose and values, exploring assumptions, and developing communities.
The document discusses the challenges facing Filipino youth including poverty, lack of education, unemployment, and health issues. It argues that while youth comprise a large part of the population and have the potential strength for social change, organizing them is difficult due to traditional roles, a focus on academic achievement over responsibility, and a perception of education as a means to privilege rather than service. The document calls for youth to take on heroic leadership roles and participate in social action to address weaknesses in their communities.
The document discusses identity formation in adolescents. It states that identity formation is influenced by the relationship between parents and adolescents, with positive relationships allowing more freedom to explore identity options. Specifically, parental involvement in support, social monitoring and school monitoring positively influences identity formation for both boys and girls. The type of relationship adolescents have with their parents plays a significant role in identity formation. The internet also influences identity formation, as it allows youth to express themselves, try out different profiles, negotiate their identity, and test acceptance from others online.
Brett Vaden is an instructor, mentor, and scholar focused on soul care, counseling, and Christian psychology. He has experience teaching at various levels and writing curriculum. His current roles include instructing masters students in reformational counseling at Southern Seminary and supporting elementary and secondary schools as Assistant Director of Memoria Press. He also leads retreats and mentors junior staff for Men at the Cross ministry. Vaden holds a Ph.D. from Southern Seminary and is a published blogger.
This document discusses value education and the importance of teaching values. It defines values as one's personal attitudes, judgments, and choices that influence thoughts and actions. Values guide behavior and show how to interact with others. There are different types of values including aesthetic, personal, social, moral, spiritual, and behavioral. The document also outlines various methods for teaching values, such as direct and indirect approaches, curricular and co-curricular activities, and special programs that develop values through community service, recreation, and citizenship training.
Presentation on 'Youth Leadership' in Training Programme on 'Youth Leadership and Community Development' organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Madurai - An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Youth Welfare and Sports, Government of India @ Youth Hostel, Madurai on 28.12.2016
This document is an introduction to sociology that covers topics like socialization, development, and influences on socialization. It defines socialization as the process of learning social skills needed to function in society. It discusses the nature vs nurture debate and theories of development from psychologists like Piaget, Kohlberg, Freud, and Erikson. It also examines influences on socialization like family, school, peers, media, and changes in socialization that occur with marriage, parenting, career, and aging.
The document provides an overview of Iowa 4-H Youth Development and how it uses GPS/GIS technologies. It discusses that 4-H aims to empower youth through positive youth development which focuses on belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. It emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and having caring adult mentors to help youth develop these skills through hands-on activities and reflection. The goal is for youth to become competent, caring and contributing community members.
The Y is made up of people from all walks of life who are joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
This Diversity Wheel diagram represents the various dimensions of diversity. To truly be inclusive and welcoming to all, it is critical to understand the many factors that make
up and influence a person’s individuality.
Learn about the different sections of the Diversity Wheel on
page two.
The document discusses the role of youth in nation-building and outlines several key concepts:
1) It defines man as a physical, intellectual, social, and moral being that exists within both family and community structures.
2) The family is described as the basic building block of society where human attributes are developed through autonomy, responsibility, tolerance, and trust.
3) Community is formed through shared values, worldviews, emotional bonds, and critical thinking between interacting groups of people, such as neighborhoods, professions, or virtual connections.
4) Philippine culture and values are shaped by indigenous Aeta influences as well as Indonesian, Malayan, Hindu, Chinese, Spanish, and American impacts, forming
Maryam Mehboob, a student at Punjab University Gujranwala Campus, discusses socialization across the life course in her document. She covers key topics such as the role of socialization, the self and socialization, agents of socialization, and socialization throughout the different stages of life. Regarding socialization across the life course, Maryam notes that it is a lifelong process and discusses functionalist, interactionist, and conflict perspectives on socialization in later life stages. She also examines anticipatory socialization, resocialization, and total institutions as they relate to changing social roles and contexts over one's lifetime.
Christian Leadership Masterguide Skills Seminar discusses key aspects of Christian leadership. It defines leadership as getting people to go where they would not otherwise go by appealing to their inner drives and motivating them. Leadership is putting first things first by creating a vision and strategy, while management focuses on efficiency through tasks like planning and problem-solving. Christian leadership should emulate Jesus by being a servant to others and putting their needs first. The seminar encourages all Christians to lead people to God through living a Christ-centered life, loving followers, and being spiritually mature.
- India has a large youth population, with over 460 million youth comprising 40% of India's total population and 65% of India's population being youth. This youth bulge provides India an opportunity for continued economic growth.
- Young Indians today value education and believe it is key to career success. However, they face challenges of employment and skills gaps in the education system.
- Perceptions of youth have changed from valuing hard work alone to recognizing hard work and smart work are needed for success. Youth also prefer modern lifestyles over traditional ones and value financial success.
This document discusses the developmental stages of youth from early adolescence through late teens. It describes the cognitive, social, emotional, and moral characteristics typical at each stage. In early adolescence (ages 12-14), youth experience rapid physical changes, seek acceptance from peers, and develop self-consciousness. Mid-adolescence (ages 15-18) involves further physical maturity, strong conformity to peers, mood swings, and developing independence from adults. The document stresses understanding youth development and meeting their needs appropriately at each stage.
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth and Family Ministry semnsynod
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
by Dr. Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministry & Director of the Center for CYF Ministry, Luther Seminary, Luther Seminary
Church Leaders and Congregations are key assets and partners with families in the faith journey in the 21st Century. Using the Exemplar Youth Ministry (EYM) Study as an element for this discussion, explore how the EYM study identified the value and role of church leaders and the congregation when designing and implementing ministry for children, youth, and families. Explore the EYM assets which support a robust ministry for families of all ages and type.
From the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA's Councils as Leaders event.
PD1 Opportunity or Despair Overview SessionTBuegler
The document discusses the current state of youth ministry. It finds that while most teens identify as Christian, faith is not a central part of their lives and they cannot clearly articulate their beliefs (the "second language" problem). However, a minority of youth do have an active, integrated faith, often due to parental influence and involvement in youth groups that focus on spiritual growth, discipleship, and community. Going forward, youth ministry needs to find creative ways to pass on the faith through relationships, leadership development, and by making faith a lived experience rather than just "wallpaper."
There are 8 stages of life, each defined by a developmental task. The 4 stages of infancy and childhood are: infancy (birth-1 year, develop trust), early childhood (1-3 years, develop autonomy), middle childhood (4-6 years, develop responsibility), and late childhood (7-12 years, develop interest in activities). Adolescence begins with puberty between ages 12-18 and involves physical and emotional changes. Adulthood has stages including young adulthood (19-40 years) where the tasks are to develop relationships, independence, career, and contribute to society. Marriage requires commitment, communication, maturity, shared values to resolve conflicts.
Adolescence is the transitional period between childhood and adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social development. During this time, adolescents experience physical changes through puberty and develop stronger cognitive abilities. However, they may struggle with emotional maturity and decision making. Parents aim to guide their children through this stage while adolescents desire more independence. Overall, adolescence involves significant development as children transition to adulthood.
This document discusses understanding clients in human services from several perspectives:
1) It examines the "whole person" by exploring the multifaceted psychological, biological, cultural, social, financial, educational, vocational, and spiritual factors that integrate to form individuals.
2) It describes Erik Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development and the crises resolved at each stage from infancy through older adulthood.
3) It emphasizes understanding problems from developmental, situational, and human needs perspectives to fully appreciate clients' circumstances. Meeting basic survival and security needs can be challenging for vulnerable populations like the homeless.
Take back your world navigate your life being proactive2YCEC_YorkU
The document discusses the relationship between Urban Rez Solutions and R.E.A.L School, which share a mission of empowering marginalized communities. Urban Rez Solutions provides violence prevention and conflict resolution training using culturally sensitive techniques. R.E.A.L School teaches leadership development through its "7 C's" framework. Both organizations recognize the needs of marginalized groups and work to inspire positive change through education and skills development.
Socialization is the lifelong process by which people learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills needed to function in their culture. It occurs through interactions with others and influences personality development from infancy through adulthood. The main socialization agents are family, education systems, peer groups, media, and religion. Socialization helps convert individuals into social beings by teaching them appropriate roles, skills, discipline, and how to interact with others. It allows people to learn from each other and function within their communities and society.
Socialization is the lifelong process by which people learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills needed to function in their culture. It occurs through interactions with others and influences personality development from infancy through adulthood. The main socialization agents are family, education systems, peer groups, media, and religion. Socialization helps convert individuals into social beings by teaching them appropriate roles, skills, discipline, and how to interact with others. It allows people to learn from each other and adapt across their lifespan.
This document discusses several important concepts for counselors to understand when interviewing and counseling clients from diverse backgrounds:
1) Culture provides a framework for how we understand the world and communicate, so it is important for counselors to understand their own culture as well as their clients' cultures.
2) Factors like gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, spirituality/religion, and family background deeply influence people's experiences and perspectives.
3) Counselors must work to understand their clients' lives and identities without bias or assumptions in order to build rapport and provide effective assistance.
This document discusses theories of human development across the lifespan and their implications for creating effective youth ministry programs. It notes that theories of cognitive, emotional, faith, and spiritual development are often too linear and do not account for cultural differences. Effective youth programs need to meet young people where they are, focus on their current developmental needs and interests, involve multigenerational support, and be adaptable based on changing individual and group spiritual development. The document advocates for youth voice and collaboration in program design.
Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood that involves significant physical, cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial changes. It can be divided into three phases - early adolescence (ages 10-13), middle adolescence (ages 14-16), and late adolescence (ages 17-19). The document outlines the key developments that occur during each phase. It also discusses the "5 I's of Adolescence" - independence, identity, intimacy, integrity, and intellect - which represent important developmental milestones and tasks during this life stage.
Pschology identity status by james marcia pptManohar Manu
James Marcia expanded on Erik Erikson's work and proposed four identity statuses that individuals progress through when developing their identity:
1) Identity diffusion - low commitment and exploration.
2) Identity foreclosure - commitment without exploration, accepting values of others.
3) Identity moratorium - active exploration with low commitment while in crisis.
4) Identity achievement - high commitment and exploration after resolving an identity crisis.
Individuals may cycle through moratorium and achievement stages multiple times over their lifespan as their identities evolve. Marcia's theory suggests identity develops through exploration and commitments in adolescence and early adulthood.
Psychological and social factors affecting aging womanRavi Soni
The document discusses various social and psychological factors affecting aging women. It begins by defining aging and noting that aging is different for women than men due to hormonal changes, diseases, and changes in bodily appearance. It then discusses maintaining stability and accepting changes as a key psychological factor. Social factors include role changes, marriage and widowhood, retirement, and involvement in extended families and groups. The document outlines developmental milestones in old age such as integrating one's life, developing wisdom, conducting life reviews, retirement, grandparenthood, and facing mortality. It concludes by noting benefits of growing old such as a happier outlook and wisdom.
Socialization is the lifelong process by which people learn the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills needed to function in their culture. It occurs through several key institutions and socialization agents including family, education, peer groups, media, and religion. Socialization helps convert individuals into social beings by teaching them appropriate roles and behaviors, contributing to personality development, imparting skills and knowledge, and allowing people to learn and enact different social roles throughout their lives.
Adolescence: The concept adolescence and the developmental tasks; Processes involved in the adolescent stage of human development; cognitive development during adolescence; personality development during adolescence; social development during adolescence; parent-adolescent relationships, the peer group, romantic relationships.
Hei Tikitiki: Traditional Rites of Passage for Young MāoriManu Caddie
A summary of research into traditional rites of passage for young Māori by Te Ora Hou Aotearoa.
Presented at the NZ Council of Christian Social Services National Conference, 18-19 April 2012.
For more information visit: www.teorahou.org.nz
Emerging adulthood from ages 18-25 is a transition period between adolescence and adulthood. Physically, people reach their peak performance in their late teens to mid-20s, but also start experiencing physical decline in their late 20s. Cognitive development involves moving from black-and-white thinking to more reflective, relativistic thought. In terms of careers and relationships, emerging adults explore identity and possibilities through education, jobs, and relationships before settling into long-term roles.
Youth & Young Adult Ministries Session OnePhillip Lund
Slide presentation for the first session of MIdAmerica-UUA's online course on Youth & Young Adult Ministries. This session was primarily an introduction.
This document provides a summary of 10 essentials for managing congregational human resources: 1) maintaining personnel files, 2) creating job descriptions, 3) completing form I-9 for verifying work eligibility, 4) complying with Title VII for nondiscriminatory employee selection, 5) establishing a policy manual, 6) determining independent contractors vs. employees, 7) establishing fair compensation and benefits, 8) determining exempt vs. non-exempt status for overtime, 9) properly communicating employee terminations, and 10) identifying resources for additional guidance.
The document outlines 10 essentials for managing congregational human resources: maintaining proper personnel files; having accurate job descriptions; complying with Form I-9 requirements; avoiding discrimination in hiring; establishing a policy manual; determining employee vs. contractor status; ensuring fair compensation and benefits; understanding exempt vs. non-exempt status; properly communicating around terminations; and utilizing resources for additional guidance. It provides details on each of these areas and recommends best practices for congregations to effectively manage their human resources.
Faith Formation in a Multigenerational CongregationPhillip Lund
This document discusses factors driving changes in faith formation and religious participation. It outlines 4 scenarios based on how receptive society may be to organized religion and people's hunger for spiritual life. It proposes a "Lifelong Faith Formation Network" approach using various models, programs, and online/face-to-face resources to meet the diverse religious and spiritual needs described in each scenario. Key strategies discussed include intergenerational learning, digital media, family faith formation, and engaging people through service.
Multigenerational faith formation brings together people of all ages in a faith community to learn and grow together. It recognizes that faith is lived out through relationships with others on the faith journey, regardless of age, and that all ages have important contributions to make. An intergenerational approach aims to strengthen the bonds between generations within a congregation through shared religious education, worship, service, and social activities.
The document discusses reasons for and against using social media for organizations. It provides several reasons people may be hesitant to use social media, such as preferring traditional methods, not wanting to be found online, or believing social media is a waste of time. However, it also outlines benefits of social media like listening to customers, connecting with supporters, and building an online presence. It advocates establishing goals and an authentic brand identity when using social media in a mindful way.
The document discusses year-round stewardship for a Midwestern UU congregation. It introduces the program FORTH, which encourages sharing online materials to cultivate a culture of spiritual generosity. FORTH focuses on discovering talents, expressing gratitude, and caring for the earth. Suggested activities include assessing energy use, starting a recycling program, teaching kids about money, celebrating gifts, sharing stewardship stories, and planning a mission trip. The goal is to address the spiritual need to give through ongoing engagement with values like hope, hospitality, gratitude and compassion.
Theology of Leadership: Everything Is Faith FormationPhillip Lund
The document discusses theology of leadership in Unitarian Universalism through several topics: the UU principles of acceptance, search for truth, and conscience; that faith formation occurs through the whole life of the church community; and that lay leadership can be a spiritual practice when guided by an agenda used as a prayer book, mindful of speaking and meeting minutes, setting a respectful meeting space, and taking breaks.
Optimizing Your Congregation's Web PresencePhillip Lund
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Y&YA Ministry Session Four
1. Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Session Four
Late Adolescence/Emerging Adulthood
& Worship
2. Late Adolescence (ages 18-22) Emerging Adulthood (18-26…27…28)
ADOLESCENT/YOUNG ADULT DEVELOPMENT
3. Physical Growth
• Achieves full physical development
• Gains more assurance about body image
• Engages in sexual activity; more likely to be
partnered
• Learns to manage stress and maintain health
4. Cognitive, Intellectual Development
• Particularly open to learning; a time ripe for
formal/informal education
• Expresses ideas with more linguistic skill
• May see many points of view and may claim
multiple realities as the truth (relativism)
• May claim self as a ―producer‖ of knowledge
(not just a consumer)
5. Social, Affective Development
• Increases self-reliance
• Develops sense of identity and intimacy
• Expresses interest in vocational and personal life
choices
• Brings to realization sexual identity of self
• Makes choices (either explicitly or not) to claim
sexual identity
• While relationships with peers are still important,
they do not define the self
6. Social, Affective Development
• May feel pressures to claim racial/ethnic
identity in different spheres
• May reject alliances based solely on race
• Negotiates more knowledgably racism as a
system of privilege and oppression
• Needs involvement with diverse peers to
continue healthy racial and ethnic identity
development
7. Moral Development
• Wrestles with personal morality and life
choices
• Expresses interest in moral and philosophical
thinking, for self and wider world
8. Spiritual, Religious, Faith Development
• Claims authority around issues of faith
• Further develops spirituality as an important
part of self
• Engages in ―faith‖ beyond traditional
organized religion
• Considers the role of faith in identity
9. Support for Late Adolescent Stage
• Continue providing information about safe sex
and contraception
• Provide for self-care including stress management
• Respect the privacy and intellect of the young
adult
• Provide complex problems and thick questions to
ponder
• Tie activities to broader concepts or issues (i.e.
philosophical, existential, social activist lenses)
10. Support for Late Adolescent Stage
• Understand that intimacy and identity
development are tied together and respect the
young adult’s attention to this aspect of life
• Provide models and conversations about
vocations and life choices
• Celebrate and channel the young adult’s moral
idealism into action
• Celebrate the process of searching that is part
of late adolescence
11. Youth Ministry in Late Adolescence
• They’re still adolescents!
• They need a gentle shove into adulthood.
Youth workers must take careful note—in an age
where adulthood is delayed and adolescence is
lengthening—to help kids grow into people who
know who they are and who take responsibility
for their lives.
12. What Is Emerging Adulthood?
• It is the age of identity explorations, of trying out
various possibilities, especially in love and work.
• It is the age of instability.
• It is the most self-focused age of life.
• It is the age of feeling in-between, in transition,
neither adolescent nor adult.
• It is the age of possibilities, when hopes flourish,
when peoplehave an unparalleled opportunity to
transform their lives.
13. Emerging Adulthood Development
• Developing intellectual, social and physical
competence.
• Learning to manage emotions.
• Moving through autonomy toward
interdependence.
• Developing mature interpersonal relationships.
15. Generational Faith Formation
• Builder Generation (1945 and earlier)
• Baby Boom Generation (1946–1964)
• Generation X (1965–1979)
• Millennial Generation (1980–1999)
• Generation 2000 or the iGeneration (2000–)
16. Millennial Generation
• introduction to technology, literally at birth
• constant media diet
• adeptness at multitasking
• fervor for communication technologies
• love of virtual social worlds and anything
internet-related
• ability to use technology to create a vast array
of ―content"
17. Millennial Generation
• unique learning style
• need for constant motivation
• closeness to family
• confidence
• openness to change
• need for collective reflection
• desire for immediacy
18. Millennial Generation
• Can we have that yesterday?
• Our attention spans are shot.
• We still haven't grown up.
• We remember what it was like 'before'
• We're all going to be famous. Briefly.
19. Millennial Generation
• We have multiple personalities.
• After we die, we live on, online.
• We care less about cars.
• This will be on our permanent records.
• We are expert multi-taskers.
21. Youth Worship
The "Coming of Age" worship
experience helps late adolescents/emerging
adults to:
• learn more about Unitarian Universalism
• have ways to articulate their own beliefs
• A core CoA worship feature are the statements
of personal belief (credo statements)
22. Youth Worship
"Coming of Age" worship service participants:
• experience worship that ministers to their
spiritual and social needs
• develop skills and confidence in planning and
leading worship
• grow in their capacity to take on
responsibilities in a group
23. Young Adult Worship
Myths About Worship For Young Adults
• It is not a ―dumbed-down‖ version of
traditional Sunday morning worship.
• The message is just presented in a different
way
• A way that keeps people’s attention and brings
them to a deeper place
24. Young Adult Worship
• Another common misconception is that the
phrase ―spiritually vital and alive‖ means that
somehow we must abandon all hope of a
message that is rational.
• Spirituality and reason can go hand in hand,
and young adults do not ask for a religion that
does not make sense to them based in their
own experience.
25. Young Adult Worship
Emerging adults want worship
• that speaks to their experiences in life
• that challenges them to develop deeper
relationships
• that connects them to things that are beyond
themselves—in human relationships, struggles
for justice, or a connection with nature or God
or any other profound mystery.