A Therapist's Guide to Adolescent Development

A Therapist's Guide to Adolescent Development is a practical guide to understanding adolescent development and applying that knowledge in therapeutic practice. Chapters explore development and therapeutic considerations for specific age ranges in pre-adolescence and early, middle, and late adolescence. The final chapter includes reproducible, age-specific handouts about adolescent development for use by counselors and therapists to educate and collaborate with adolescents and their significant adults, including parents, caregivers, teachers, and mentors. Clinical examples representing diverse clients are provided throughout the book to support culturally sustaining practice and practical application. This unique and meaningful book will benefit any mental health professional or student who wants to integrate developmental knowledge into practice in a way that educates, empowers, and promotes collaboration with adolescents rather than pathologizing them.

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