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Theorists Ryan and Deci suggest that life satisfaction is derived from the fulfillment of fundamental psychological needs for:
Autonomy- feeling that ones behaviors are self endorsed
Competence- expressing ones talents and skills
Relatedness- opportunities to feel cared for and valued by others
(Broderick, 2015 p. 533)

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Family life ebbs and flows. Family life cycle is the stage like sequence of traditional family development in intact marriages. (Broderick, 2015 p. 501)

Jada & Klenke-Hamel suggest people go through a process of elimination before settling on a partner using:
Homogomy- similarity to oneself in religion, SES, race, education etc.
Compatibility- how his or her personality meshes with one's own personality

Duvall's historical traditional family development

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Sternberg's 8 Kinds of Love

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models are developed on both hereditary and environmental influences. (Broderick, 2015 p. 522)

Baltes suggests that biological supports weaken in to adulthood and cultural support are required for development.

Adaptation- involves growth, maintenance or resilience and regulation of loss. Attempt to maximize gains and minimize loss with healthy coping mechanisms.

Eriksons Stages 6, 7 & 8 represent phases of adulthood

Stage 6 – Intimacy vs. Isolation (early adulthood)

Stage 7 – Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood)

Stage 8 – Integrity vs. Despair (late adulthood)

("Adulthood Development", n.d.)

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STAGES OF DEVELOPMENTS IMPACT ON COUNSELING

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STAGES OF DEVELOPMENTS IMPACT ON COUNSELING

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Life Span Theory, Family Life Cycle, Self-Determination & Ego Identity give counselors a starting point to acquire appropriate treatment plan.

What personality traits does the individual present?

What is their family dynamic?

How does the individual feel about themselves, their environment and their accomplishments thus far in their life?

The ability to look at his or her feelings and actions related to these developmental stages allows counselors the opportunity to direst them in appropriate therapies, small group environment and set goals for positive and productive outcomes.

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Activity allow an Individual thoughts on his or her life & Strategies to gain insight into Counseling Adults

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"Eriksons theory for the foundation for the behavioral, affective and cognitive commitments to career, relationships, and political and religious belief systems." (Broderick, 2015, p. 346)

5 Big Personality Traits in Adult Development
Neuroticism- tense, touchy, self-pitying
Extraversion-  outgoing, active, assertive
Openness-  creative, artistic, curious, insightful
Agreeableness- warm, sympathetic, generous, forgiving, kind
Conscientiousness- organized, planful, reliable, responsible, self-controlled

(Broderick, 2015 p. 484)

Piagets Formal Operational Stage