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Emotional Readiness

Emotional Readiness. Definition of Emotional Maturity . having the mental maturity to handle independence , responsibility and decision making Now explore what that means ……. Shania Twain Video . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGPwKQxl6O4. Mental Maturity .

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Emotional Readiness

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  1. Emotional Readiness

  2. Definition of Emotional Maturity • having the mental maturity to handle independence , responsibility and decision making • Now explore what that means ……

  3. Shania Twain Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGPwKQxl6O4

  4. Mental Maturity • The way you think changes as you age • Children are self centred and make decisions that happen now • As you age your decisions become less self centred and more long term .

  5. Emotional Independence • The freedom from the control, influence, support, or aid, of others • Are you thinking independently and not repeating the thoughts, values or beliefs of others • It doesn’t mean ignore the advice of family and friends but make the final decision yourself

  6. Responsibility • the ability or authority to act or decide on one's own, without supervision • Can you handle problems as they arise on your own?

  7. Decision Making • the selection of a course of action among several alternative scenarios • Choosing your first apartment is a good example of a decision making opportunity

  8. Hot Topics What are the most challenging decisions and situations young adults have to handle ? What can cause parents the most concern ? Relationships Career Goals and Relationships Moving Out Finding a Job

  9. Relationships • Family • Friends • Dating • Marriage • Parenting

  10. Career Goals and Education • School • College university • Work • Apprenticeship

  11. Moving Out • Location • Finances • Family culture • Personal safety • Roommates

  12. Finding a Job • Suitability – safe , local and appropriate • Being treated properly by boss and coworkers • Treating boss and coworkers properly • Reliability

  13. How can I increase my emotional readiness? Parents prepare children for independence by increasing their decision making as they age . You need to continue to make more significant decisions to increase your decision making skills. You should continue to communicate with people you are close to. Independence doesn’t mean ignoring the advice of people you trust. You need to be prepared to take risks and live with the consequences . Select your college ,program , buy a car , date, rent an apartment - everyone’s pathway is going to be unique .

  14. How is my emotional readiness? • Can I concentrate on personal tasks and decisions? • Can I deal with stress? • Am I aware of myself - my strengths and challenges? • Do I have control over my actions? • Am I fully responsible ? • Can I communicate with adults as an equal? • Am I ready to ask for help when needed? • Am I secure about my own identity?

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