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Threats to Human Development Discussion

Threats to Human Development Discussion

Threats to Human Development Discussion

Case Study

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DIRECTIONS

Answer the following as you develop a case study based on the client and therapist depicted in the first segment of the video, Three Approaches to Counseling Adolescents:

  • Identify key factors to consider when working with adolescents. Support your answer from scholarly literature.
    • Explain key factors to consider when working with clients (such as in the video) based on relevant or scholarly sources.
  • Identify mental health and psychosocial problems related to your adolescent case study.
    • Describe potential mental health and psychosocial problems presented by the client in the scenario.
    • What issues would likely be explored by the therapist with this client?
  • Describe a theoretical framework of development that may affect adolescent functioning.
    • Describe a theory (or theories [optional]) of adolescent development that you would use to gain an understanding of what is happening with the client.
      • Note: Remember, it is often necessary to consider and even apply more than one theory when working with an adolescent.
  • Compare and contrast cognitive, social, and developmental theories that could explain adolescence.
    • Compare and contrast the developmental issues of this client from a cognitive, social, and psychodynamic perspective.

FORMAT

The following serves as a guide for organizing your case study:

  • Title Page.
  • Introduction (1 paragraph).
  • Brief description of the client (1–2 paragraphs).
  • Key factors to consider when working with the client based on relevant or scholarly sources (1–2 paragraphs).
  • Description of theoretical framework(s) of adolescent development that can be used to gain an understanding of what is happening with the client (1–2 paragraphs). Be sure to use scholarly sources to inform your description.
  • Comparison and contrast of the developmental issues of the client from a cognitive, social, and psychodynamic perspective using scholarly sources (3 paragraphs).
  • Summary and conclusion (1–2 paragraphs).
  • Reference List.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Communication: Apply critical thinking and communication skills concerning adolescent psychology in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful.
    • Use higher order thinking skills to analyze the case study, going beyond simply summarizing the issues presented by an adolescent client and instead apply developmental theories to explain psychosocial problems.
    • The case study should be well organized with paragraphs that include a thesis statement and supporting details as well as transitional sentences.
    • Your writing should contain no grammatical or spelling errors.
  • Resources: Apply course readings and multimedia sources to support your positions regarding adolescent development.
  • APA Guidelines: Use current edition APA style and formatting.
    • Cite course materials and supplemental journal articles using APA style in-text references and a reference list.
    • Consult study resources to help you in writing and formatting your paper.
  • Length: Your paper should be 2–3 pages in length, excluding the title and reference pages.
  • Size and Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Prior to submission, read the Case Study Scoring Guide to make sure you have met all the expectations of this assignment.

Note: Your instructor may use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click the linked resources for helpful writing information.

Capella University Library:

  • Microtraining Associates. (2017). Three approaches to counseling adolescents[Video]. Alexandria, VA. View the first segment on the narrative therapy approach with Dr. Navid Zamani to help you complete the activities in this unit.
    • Run Time: 25 minutes for segment one.