Counseling Individuals Through the Lifespan (eBook)

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
PART I
Chapter 1. Human Development Through the Lifespan
The Counseling Connection
The Complexity of Human Development
Life Domains of Human Development
A Biopsychosocial Approach
Human Development Knowledge Applied to Counseling
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 2. Theories of Human Development
Theories and Theoretical Models of Human Development
Cultural Diversity and Human Development
Seeking the Truth: Research Methodologies
Rules Governing Human Subjects Research
Research Contributing to a Counselor’s Identity
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
PART II
Chapter 3. Conception and Prenatal Development
Healthy Prenatal Development
Risks to Healthy Prenatal Development
Counseling Issues
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 4. Infancy (Birth to 24 Months Old)
Healthy Infant Development
Counseling Issues
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 5. Toddlerhood (Ages 1 to 3)
Healthy Toddler Development
Risks to Healthy Toddler Development
Counseling Issues
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 6. Preschool: Early School Age (Ages 3 to 6)
Healthy Preschool Development
Risks to Healthy Preschool Development
Counseling Issues
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 7. Middle Childhood (Ages 6 to 12)
Healthy Middle Childhood Development
Cognitive Development
Social Development
Moral Development
Emotional Development
Counseling Issues
Cultural Diversity
A Time of Wonder
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
PART III
Chapter 8. Early Adolescence (Ages 13 to 18)
Healthy Early Adolescence Development
Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Early Adolescence
Counseling Issues
Current Counseling Trends
Cultural Diversity
A Time of Storm and Stress, as well as Wonder and Awe
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 9. Late Adolescence (Ages 19 to 25)
Healthy Late Adolescence Development
Emotional and Social Development
Alcohol and Drug Use
College: A Unique Arena for Emerging Adulthood
College: Choosing Not to Go to College and Returning Home After College
Counseling Issues
Cultural Diversity
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 10. Early Emerging Adulthood (Ages 26 to 35)
Healthy Early Adulthood Development
Risks to Healthy Early Adulthood Development
Counseling Issues
Conclusion
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 11. Middle Adulthood (Ages 36 to 60)
A Period of Recent Recognition
Changes in Middle Adulthood
Midlife Crisis or Midlife Transition
Generativity Versus Stagnation
Person-Environment, Culture Interaction, and Socioeconomic Status
Counseling Issues
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
PART IV
Chapter 12. Late Adulthood (Ages 61 to 75)
Responding to the Counseling Needs of a Growing Aging Population
The Aging Process
Aging: A Natural Transition and a Factor in Counseling
Counseling Clients in Late Adulthood
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Chapter 13. Oldest-Old Elderhood (Ages 75 and Over)
Understanding Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction in Old Age
Adjustment to Advanced Aging
Emotional Impact of Chronic Illness and Disability
Psychosocial Crisis
Gerontological Counseling Expertise
Cultural Competence
Summary
Additional Resources
Recommended Supplemental Readings
References
Epilogue From the Author’s Chair
Matrix of Core Curricular Experiences
Glossary
Index