Unpacking the Self

Vince Saniel, LPT

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Spiritua
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Materia
Political
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Digital
Physical Self

 Refers to the body. Physical Extremities and Internal Organs.

 Functions include:
 Breathing
 Walking
 Eating
 Sleeping
 Etc.

 The body’s ability to perform gradually changes.

Adolescence

 Begins with the onset of puberty.

 Characterized by rapid physical changes.
 Includes maturation of the reproductive system.
Life Span - Refers to the development
from conception to death.
Stages of LIFE SPAN
(According to Elizabeth B. Hurlock)
 Prenatal – fertilization to birth
 Infancy – birth to 2 weeks of life
 Babyhood – 2 weeks of life to 2nd year
 Early Childhood – 2-6 years old
 Late Childhood – 6-10 or 12 years old
 Puberty – 10 or 12 to 14 years old
 Adolescence – 14-18 years old
 Early Adulthood – 18 to 40 years old
 Middle Adulthood – 40 to 60 years old
 Late Adulthood or Senescence – 60 to death
Theories of Physical
Self
Chinese believes that the
“Face” is a three
dimensional reflection of
“who we are and how life
has affected us”.
 Five Element Theory
(Quick Profile of each Element)

WOOD Confident

Wood type people enjoys and does well under pressure and like to be the first,
best and only. But they can become impatient, intolerant and have volatile emotions.
They are susceptible to headaches, muscle spasms, high blood pressure, nerve
inflammations, migratory pain.
 Five Element Theory
(Quick Profile of each Element)

FIRE Uplifting

Fire type people loves sensation, drama, and sentiment. They like to be hot,
bright, vibrant and believes in the power of charisma and desire. However, they are
susceptible to anxiety, agitation frenzy, bizarre perceptions, nervous exhaustion and
insomnia.
 Five Element Theory
(Quick Profile of each Element)

EARTH Compassionate

Earth type people wants to be involved and needed. They seek harmony,
togetherness and insist upon loyalty, security and predictability. However, they tend
to worry, self-doubt and are overprotective. They are susceptible to lethargy, unruly
appetites, water retention and muscle tenderness.
 Five Element Theory
(Quick Profile of each Element)

METAL Zen

Metal type people likes definition, structure and discipline. They respect virtue,
discretion, authority and seek to live according to reason and principle. However,
they are seen as indifferent, strict, formal, distant and unnatural. They are
susceptible to stiff joints and muscles, dry skin & hair and are sensitive to climate.
 Five Element Theory
(Quick Profile of each Element)

WATER Philosopher

Water type people are clever, introspective, seek knowledge and like to remain
hidden, enigmatic and anonymous. However, they are seen as isolated, lonely,
tactless and unforgiving. They are susceptible to the hardening of arteries,
deterioration of teeth and gums, and backaches.
Excess or Deficiency in any of the four bodily fluids in a
person influences their Personality, Temperament and
Well Being.
 The Wisdom of your Face
(Jean Haner)

Perfectionist, Friendly, Patient, Detail oriented,

Hospitable Witty,
tend to be kindhearted, Intuitive by like to be in
&Tactful Analytical,
Aggressive selfless control
“Through appearances, an individual is able to show others
the kind of person he or she is.”

- DeLamater & Myers 2012

 BODY IMAGE  APPEARANCE

 Refers to how  Refers to everything
individuals perceive, about a person that
think and feel about others can observe
their body and such as height, skin
physical appearance color, clothes and
 Related to Self-Esteem hairstyle.
Importance of Beauty
Egyptian Art: Renaissance Medieval Age: Malaysia,
Period: (Tribes / Africa) Indonesia,
slim Philippines
high waist Full figure chubby
narrow hips rounded hips fat used to
long black plump consider Flat
hair woman nose

Importance of
Beauty
 Body Modification

Makeup

Cosmetic Surgery

Tattooing
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

 Ways to improve body image and

inner Self: 8. Avoid temptations
9. Respect individuality
1. Smile a lot 10. Make friends
2. Take good care of your health
11. Face your fears
3. Live a well balanced life
12. Be independent
4. Dress well and be neat
13. Accept things as they are
5. Spend some time alone to reflect
14. Ask and listen
6. Be creative and do something
new all the time 15. Think positive
7. Develop a wholesome attitude 16. Pray
towards sex
17. Count your blessings
18. Be thankful