In comparing her history and behaviors to the developmental theories above, we can determine that based on Erikson's developmental theory, Jane is in the stage of intimacy vs. Isolation. This stage begins in young adulthood until the beginning of middle age. Nurses need to show people in this age group support if family is not available. This is due to their intimacy needs increasing due to hospitalization (Potter, 2013, p. 133). Jane is also an efficient learner, which can be determined bases on her education level, major, and grades. Stage four of Erikson's theory shows that Jane's development in industry vs. inferiority was very…
First of all she presented with relationship issues which focused predominantly on her sister and her husband, as well as more generally, in terms of dealing with authority figures and clients. Low self-esteem and low self-confidence were also impacting M.E.’s life. She felt unable to speak her truth and verbalise her needs. Menopausal symptoms, coupled with adrenal fatigue, had demonstrated to her the need to focus on herself for the first time in her life. Finally a lack of clarity as to where she felt she wanted to go in terms of personal progression and achievement was another factor.…
The Life Event Approach focuses on changes and challenges that people are likely to experience at a certain time; in this case it is the mid-life stage. In earlier years the focus was on challenging situations that pushed individual’s in this age group to change their disposition. It was felt that major experiences affected their development like the passing of a family member or close friend, a separation of a marriage or a job-loss (Santrock, 2011, p. 506.11). Today the focus is much more complex as it not only considers life experiences, but also intervening influences like ones physical wellbeing or the backing of one’s family. The Modern Life Event Approach also considers the way a person acclimates to certain life happenings, the life-stage framework, and socio-historical circumstances (Windsor, Anstey, Butterworth, & Rodgers, 2008). Our text uses the example of an individual that has dealt with a death of a family member and finds out they have a life threating condition; it is felt that they will have a harder time dealing with life in general (Santrock, 2011, p. 506.12).…
As a young child and all through her life, Jane was strong. Physically and emotionally. She stayed strong through her work around the house, and her husband being caught and killed. Jane was a typical home mother and wife, doing all the chores.…
Growing up in the post-Civil War era, Jane Addams was born into a wealthy family, fueled by her father’s political and business success. Jane was raised in a way, by her powerful father, John Addams, that she was instilled with a strong sense of leadership and pride. John Addams died while Jane was at a very young age of 21, and was changed emotionally for the rest of her life, and it even affected her relationships with men later in life, as she was never married. Jane was very devoted to her father and loved him very much, and their close relationship was important to Jane as she kept his memory for the entirety of her life2.…
The author establishes a strong sentiment fueling Janie to decide that personal growth and development as a woman. Janie breaks free from the bubble Joe…
In ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’, Jane Suffers from herself and her surroundings. Jane is Suffering from postnatal depression. This disease, the…
Jane has a history of substance and alcohol abuse; she has consistently used cocaine and alcohol for many years despite her desire to stop using. Jane explains, “I just don’t have the willpower to do this on my own, I need help.” Jane feelings worthlessness and is experiencing decreased sleep, flashbacks, insomnia, and demonstrates excessive irritability. Jane begins her second attempt to seek treatment/ rehabilitation; her addiction has caused her to become homeless and she has been sleeping in her car. Due to Jane’s substance abuse and homelessness, her children are temporarily placed by the Department of Children and Families in the home of her maternal mother. Jane’s children are happy living with their grandmother; however, they explain the difficulty of not having their mom around…
The Catcher in the Rye written by J.D Salinger is a coming of age story. It is a story narrated by the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, who is a sixteen year old boy, but has a mind of a ten year old innocent kid. In the beginning he thinks of innocence as important, but later he realizes that growing up cannot be stopped. He wanders around the New York City by himself and gains experience of life that teaches him to become mature. This book is clearly written to show the theme of coming of age because it shows many symbols of coming of age, it shows the changes of young adults in modern life, and it creates an image of Holden growing up.…
When Jane was younger she didn’t have much of a family life. All of her immediate family was dead and she was left with an aunt and cousins who treated her with little care. She was hit, abused, and told false wisdom from these individuals.…
In her adult life, she was a nurse at a hospital in Fort Worth and went on to become a hospital administrator. She was originally from New York and attended college up north, but relocated to Texas with her parents in her mid-20’s. JF cited struggling with loneliness and homesickness as well as undiagnosed depression. She explained that she has very strong Christian religious views and reported that her relationship with Jesus is what has helped her cope with losses she’s experienced (parents, friends, etc.). JF was never married nor did she have any siblings. JF expressed the importance of relationships and explained she will often go read to others on her floor that cannot…
an English high school teacher. She was a single woman who never got married and lived at her home while she dedicated her life to teach in Pine Junction. Ms. Grace retired when she found out that she started to develop the early stages of dementia. She decided to move to Happy Valley Nursing Home when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. While Grace lived at Happy Valley, she demonstrated a joyful life. She enjoyed every gathering with others at Happy Valley. But, as the dementia disease progressed Grace became isolated. She was not the same person anymore because her communication skills decline every day more and more (Flanigan & Potter,…
By seeing how living out these extremes impacted not only her life but the lives of those around her and certainly the lives of those involved, she came to see how too much of a good thing can be dangerous. Her faith does not make her cruel or malicious like Brocklehurst, nor does it require her to spurn the world around her the way Helen and St. John chose to. By the novel’s end, she comes to find a comfortable middle ground where she is able to bring these two halves of herself into harmony with one another. It is a way for Jane to be able to curb her sometimes immodest passions while at the same time still care for those around her and have a heart of compassion for the less fortunate. Where before, she had only questions and doubts about herself and her faith in God, she now has a complete identity and faith in Christ. Her faith has allowed her the comfort and ability to rest in the knowledge that she will have not only the joy and fulfillment she has spent her whole life searching for in others, but also knowing her eternal destiny is…
She was employed at Thornwood, and began to find that she was falling in love with the master of the house. Jane’s life improved, and she began to enjoy life, something that she had never been able to do before. Confusion led to being on her own with St. John where she learned independance, and her capability to affect the lives of others for the better become a more prominent point in her character, and she found that she was strong enough of mind to go back to face her fears.…
outpourings of the troubled (Jane Addams –, n.d.). It is at this moment that I believe Jane…