1st Edition
A Therapist’s Guide to Adolescent Development Supporting Teens and Young Adults in Their Families and Communities
A Therapist’s Guide to Adolescent Development is a practical guide to understanding adolescent development and applying developmental knowledge in therapeutic practice.
Chapters explore development and therapeutic considerations for specific age ranges in pre-adolescence, early, middle, and late adolescence. The final chapter includes reproducible, age-specifc 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.
Part 1. Fundamentals of Adolescet Development
1. Introduction to Adolescent Development
Katherine E. Purswell
2. The Culture and Context of Adolescence: Considerations for Therapeutic Practice
Kimberly M. Jayne
Part 2. Early Adolescence
3. The 13-Year-Old
Alyssa Swan
4. The 14-Year-Old
Ali Hamilton-Fay
Part 3. Middle Adolescence
5. The 15-Year-Old
Emily Michero
6. The 16-Year-Old
Molly Moran
7. The 17-Year-Old
Ryan D. Foster and Chris Wilder
Part 4. Late Adolescence/Early Adulthood
8. The 18 to 19-Year-Old
Amanda Lara and Katherine E. Purswell
9. The 20 to 21-Year-Old
Dominique A. Avery and Karen Jubert
10. The 22 to 25-Year-Old
Rachel Jacoby, Kimberly Molnar, and Taylor Falardeau
Part 5. Resources for Practice
11. Teen and Young Adult Development: Resources for Practice
Kimberly M. Jayne
Biography
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.
Katherine E. Purswell, PhD, LPC-S, RPT, is an associate professor at Texas State University and a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas.
“A Therapist’s Guide to Adolescent Development is a necessary book for therapists who work with adolescents. Expert knowledge in both development and clinical practice come together to create a one-stop guidebook for all things adolescent, including in-depth details of each age and quick handouts for reference. This is an excellent resource for all levels of practitioners."
Hayley Stulmaker, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, owner of HLS Counseling PLLC
“It’s finally here! By bringing together experts in adolescence, Jayne and Purswell have created an invaluable resource for mental health professionals. This volume provides a detailed and practical look at each year of adolescence, grounded in research and evidence. Counselors will use this book to expand their knowledge and as an invaluable resource tool for practice with adolescents and their families.”
Dee C. Ray, PhD, regents professor and director of the Center for Play Therapy at University of North Texas
"In this much-needed book, the authors share astute perspectives that look closely into an exciting stage of life that is often stereotyped as a ‘difficult period.’ This book not only motivates us to effectively work with adolescents; it also helps us examine our own adolescent lives and cultivate deeper self-understanding. It is a unique and exceptional book."
Yumiko Ogawa, PhD, associate professor of clinical mental health counseling at Marist College
