How are these stressors affecting Michael’s or Jennifer’s self-concept and self-esteem?

  1. What are the causes of stress in Michael’s or Jennifer’s life? How is stress affecting Michael’s or Jennifer’s health?
  2. – How are these stressors affecting Michael’s or Jennifer’s self-concept and self-esteem?
  3. – How might Michael’s or Jennifer’s situation illustrate adjustment? How might this situation become an opportunity for personal growth?
  4. – What defensive coping methods are Michael or Jennifer using? What active coping methods might be healthier for Michael or Jennifer to use? Explain why you would recommend these methods.
  5. – Select one theory of personality and use this theory to tell Michael or Jennifer how this theory explains his or her situation.
  6. – In what stage of development is Michael or Jennifer and what factors about this stage might be affecting his or her perspective of this situation?
  7. – What relationship factors or considerations might be influencing Michael’s or Jennifer’s problems?