A Therapist's Guide to Adolescent Development

A Therapist's Guide to Adolescent Development is a practical guide to understanding adolescent development and applying developmental knowledge in therapeutic practice.

Kimberly M. Jayne, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S, is an associate professor at Saybrook University and a licensed professional counselor working with children, adolescents, and families in Oregon. Katherine E. Purswell, PhD, LPC-S, RPT, is the owner of a private practice in San Marcos, Texas and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas.

Part 1. Fundamenals of Adolescent Development 1. Introduction to Adolescent Development 2. The Culture and Context of Adolescence: Considerations for Therapeutic Practice Part 2. Early Adolescence 3. The 13-Year-Old 4. The 14-Year-Old Part 3. Middle Adolescence 5. The 15-Year-Old 6. The 16-Year-Old 7. The 17-Year-Old Part 4. Late Adolescence/Early Adulthood 8. The 18 to 19-Year-Old 9. The 20 to 21-Year-Old 10. The 22 to 25-Year-Old Part 5. Resources for Practice 11. Teen and Young Adult Development: Resources for Practice