(P3)_Explain_the_Influences_of_Two_Predictable_and_Two_Unpredictable_Major_Life_Events_on_the_Development_of_an_Individual

Predicable life events Leaving prison Leaving prison is predicable because we know it’s going to happen. But what happens to someone development when they live prison' There is a loss of routine, loss of a structured environment, possible lack of support when finding an income and housing and coping with possible discrimination. All these may make the person reoffend because they know that prison is safe and they like the routine that comes with it. If someone has the support from family members and the community then they may be able to deal with the emotional and psychological effects. Parenthood Parenthood can be a very stressful time and some people may develop conditions like postnatal depression. 7 in 10 mothers will develop this condition the psychological and emotional side effects are: they will feel worthless and hopeless, have anxiety/panic attacks, their appetite will go, sleep disturbance because they find it hard to sleep even when tired and thoughts of suicide. All new mothers will have disruption of previous lifestyle, loss of free time, new demands on time and energy, feeling tried and loss of sleep. Unpredictable events Bereavement Bereavement comes at any time without any warning, so bereavement is unpredictable. It is the remaining partner or the family that experience the consequences of death and whose development is influenced. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross (1969) stated that “there are five stages to grief, denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. If someone gets stuck at one of these stages then this could have a big impact the development of that individual”. Bereavement can involve loss of friends because you are no longer a couple, loss of income that the person bought into the household, loss of physical and sexual comfort, loss of practical help with daily living activities, loss of leisure and social activities if you don’t like to do things on your own, loss of person that you were emotionally attached to and loss of emotional support, loss of self-confidences if there is no one to reassure you, loss of home if you cannot cope on your own and failure to adapt to an unwanted lifestyle. Divorce Divorce can be traumatic time of life if you still love your husband. It can destroy confidence, self-esteem and trust in others, which can in turn hinder the development of new relationships. On the other hand, divorce can be liberating if you no longer love your husband. This can bring opportunity for the divorcee to regain their independence, rebuild their confidence and self-esteem, learn new skills and develop new relationships. The vast majority of children cope well when their parents’ divorce but more children from broken homes have serious social or emotional problems than children from families that stay together. References Asbridge, L at el (2008). BTEC First Health & Social Care. 1st ed. Edinburgh: Pearson Education Limited . Down syndrome online (2010) Issues and Information. Available: http://www.down-syndrome.org/information/development/. Last accessed 02nd December 2010. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. (1969). Five stages of grief. Available: http://www.businessballs.com/elisabeth_kubler_ross_five_stages_of_grief.htm. Last accessed 02nd December 2010. Nicholson, L. (2008). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Available: http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/fas.html#. Last accessed 02nd December 2010. Medical Meds (2005). Attention Deficit Disorder. Available: http://www.naturalmeds.co.nz/Conditions/ADD.htm# Last accessed 01st December 2010. Mona El-Sheikh, Ryan J. Kelly, Joseph A. Buckhalt, J. Benjamin Hinnant. Children's Sleep and Adjustment Over Time: The Role of Socioeconomic Context. Child Development, May 13 2010 (p870-883) DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01439.x Mullholland, C. (2010). Postnatal Depression. Available: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/depressionpostnatal.htm. Last accessed 02nd December 2010