Advanced Lifespan Odyssey for Counseling Professionals

<p><em>An Advanced Lifespan Odyssey for Counseling Professionals </em>covers human development from womb to tomb across all development areas (physical cognitive language social emotional career) and reflects the trend toward empirically supported practice in the application of lifespan theories. </p><p><br></p><p>Each life stage is subdivided into physical development cognitive development social/emotional development and social/career development as applicable. An engaging writing style and a multitude of real-life examples make the content concrete understandable and applicable to the counselor-in-training. </p><p><br></p><p>Every chapter includes case studies reflections and discussions of current issues all while focusing on cross-cultural variations and intersections. Descriptions of more than 30 major developmental theories and perspectives abnormal psychological development and mental and emotional disorders are integrated. Reflections from counselor and parents give counselors-in-training idea for how the theoretical and content pieces can be incorporated into real-life practice applications. This new edition contains robustly updated sources and references including CACREP 2024 Standards to provide the newest and most relevant information.</p><p><br></p><p>Comprehensive accessible and highly practical in nature <em>An Advanced Lifespan Odyssey for Counseling Professionals </em>is an essential resource for counselors-in-training as well as practicing counselors who wish to deepen their knowledge of lifespan development. </p>