The developmental paper is a case study of individual developmental processes using you as the subject. This case study should be approached from a systems perspective, Looking at significant mileston

The developmental paper is a case study of individual developmental processes using you as the subject. This case study should be approached from a systems perspective, Looking at significant milestones in each facet of your biological, psychological, social, cultural and if significant spiritual/religious developmental history. The emphasis of this assignment is to demonstrate the ability to understand your own story of development through the application of developmental frameworks, and not on self-disclosure. This paper need not become a confessional and you should not self-disclose any information about which you are uncomfortable. 

This assignment has a direct bearing on the ethical practice of social work. Social Workers are obligated to take responsibility for their own ethical conduct, and to seek opportunities for continuous growth and self-awareness; to include clarification of personal values, and knowledge of personal development are essential to these activities. 

This assignment is not simply a narrative of your life. This is an analytical paper with a clear conceptual framework. You may discuss yourself in the third person if you wish. You will need to decide on a structure for this presentation and may draw on various developmental frameworks we have read and discussed. For example, you might use a family systems perspective to frame your discussion of your development or any of the theories we have covered throughout the semester. Comment on how risks or vulnerability and resiliency and protective factors may have influenced your development. In addition, to including Erickson’s life span development theory and attachment theory, you will select an additional theory to apply in examining your development. You can use the book and journal articles to support your points. 

Conclude the paper by addressing your decision to enter the social work profession. How does this decision relate to any of the significant features of your development within your environmental context and from a diverse perspective including race, ethnicity, culture, language, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.  What were the significant events both positive or negative that impacted you today and your decision to be a social worker. What do the aforementioned theories say about your past and present development and what can you do to continue to evolve in the person you want to become? Please utilize the following outline as you develop your paper and follow APA guidelines. 

•Cover page

•Abstract – Narrative 

•Table of contents 

•Introduction (your present self) 

oGender, age

oResidence

oRace/Ethnicity

oSocial class, economic class

oSexual orientation

oReligious affiliation 

oRelationship status 

oEmployment 

oEducational history 

oAny other pertinent information 

•Background information of you growing up (your past self) 

oExplain the historical context of the population group in the U.S. (optional) 

oFamily history 

Family composition 

Children

Relationships

SES growing up

oEducational experience 

oEmployment

oRelationships

oCulture 

oAny major developments (divorce, accident, trauma, achievement, milestones) 

oSpecial interests 

•Biopsychosocial (Erickson’s theory) 

oDevelopmental milestones (past & present) – do you feel you’ve reached these milestones accordingly 

Biological 

Psychological 

Social

Gender/Sex

Racial/Cultural 

Spiritual/Religious  

oHealth behavior (i.e. alcohol, tobacco, drugs – past and present) 

Nutrition 

Fitness

Recreation 

Hobbies

oPhysical health (i.e. disabilities)

•Theoretical Framework

oUtilize the 3 theories by the Professor 

Summarize the theories 

Applicability to your development

How do the theories address issues of race, class, gender, sex, religion, urban cultre, etc. in your development

•Critical Analysis 

oPatterns/Milestones in your life

oRisk & Resiliency (focus on strengths perspective) 

oRole of diversity in your life

oHas the urban environment impacted your perspective 

•Conclusion 

oAssessment of what you learned 

oHow have the developmental milestones impacted your decision to enter the profession 

oWhat do you “need” to become a better social worker 

oHow do your own ethics and values impact you working with individuals from a particular background 

•References