Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity

by Sondra Smith-Adcock (Editor), Catherine Tucker (Editor)

Overview

Counseling Children and Adolescents, Second Edition reviews the most relevant theoretical approaches for counseling children (CBT, emotion focused therapy, play therapy, systems theory and developmental theories) and focuses on connecting key theories to application via case studies. The book has an integrated framework that focuses on development and diversity. In addition, a unique aspect of this text is its focus on neuroscience, the developing brain, and the impact of early childhood trauma on development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781544385990
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/25/2023
Series:	Counseling and Professional Identity
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	456
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 9.12(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sondra Smith-Adcock holds a Ph D in counseling and counselor education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has taught at the University of Florida for 20+ years in both the school counseling and mental health programs. She has authored more than 50 publications on counseling-related topics, with emphasis on counseling children and adolescents. She has counseling experience in schools, agencies, and private practice settings with diverse children of all ages.

Catherine Tucker holds a Ph D in counselor education from the University of Florida and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina. She currently operates a private practice in Asheville, NC focused on supporting children and parents who have experienced attachment ruptures and trauma. Dr. Tucker earned tenure in the counseling area programs at Indiana State University, where she taught for 9 years. She has over 20 years of direct counseling experience, including 10 years as a school counselor, and has authored multiple journal articles and book chapters on counseling related issues. She was president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling from 2017 to 2019.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Historical and Contextual Trends in Counseling Children and Adolescents: Guiding Frameworks
Counseling Youth: A Developmental and Multicultural Perspective
Sociohistorical Context of Childhood and Children’s Mental Health Care in the United States
Current Perspectives on Children’s Mental Health Care
Future Trends
Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Children and Adolescents
The Child and Adolescent Counselor and the Law: Working Within the Legal System
Ethics of Counseling Children and Adolescents—Best Practices and Decision-Making
Legal and Ethical Issues Clinical and Developmental Group Factors
Supervision
Chapter 3: Attachment, Trauma, and Repair From Infant to Adolescent Development: Counseling Implications From Neurobiology
Brain Development and Environment
Hand Model of the Brain
The Cortices—The Executive Control Center
The Limbic System—The Welcoming Center or Guardhouse
Brain Stem—Basic Survival
The Vagus Nerve—The Two-Way Superhighway of Emotion
Neurons—The Building Blocks of the Brain and Nervous System
Mirror Neurons
Neurotransmitters—Brain Chemistry
Adverse Events and Child Development
Developmental Trauma and Diagnosis
Play Counseling for Complex Trauma
Relational, Cultural, Experiential, and Sensory Interventions
Chapter 4: The Counseling Process: Establishing a Therapeutic Alliance
The Culture of Childhood and Adolescence
A Survey of Attitudes Toward Children
Relating to the World of Children
Relating to the World of Adolescents
Relating to Children and Adolescents: “What Works "
Focus on the Child, Not the Problem
Relating the Child’s View to Others
Using Therapeutic Responses
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Theories
Sociohistorical Context
Theorists
Chapter 6: Humanistic Approaches
Sociohistorical Context
Theorists
Application to Counseling Settings
Existential–Humanistic Counseling Techniques
Outcome Research
Chapter 7: Cognitive–Behavioral Approaches
Sociohistorical Context
Theorists
Merging Cognitive and Behavioral Into CBT
Adapting CBT for Younger Children
Integrative and Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
DBT With Adolescents
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Creative Techniques for Using CBT With Children and Adolescents
Process and Outcome Research
Chapter 8: Family and Organizational Systems Approaches
Defining Family Systems Counseling
Theorists
Applications in Counseling Settings
Chapter 9: Constructivist Approaches
Theorists and Tenets of Theories
Techniques and Application of Constructivist Counseling Approaches
Chapter 10: Counseling With Very Young Children (0–4) and Their Families
The Brain and Cognitive Development
Psychosocial Development
Issues and Concerns
Developmentally Appropriate Interventions With Children Ages 0–4
Chapter 11: Counseling With Young Children (5–8) and Their Families
The Brain and Cognitive Development
Psychosocial Development
Issues and Concerns
Suggestions for Developmentally Appropriate Intervention With Children Ages 5–8
Chapter 12: Counseling With Older Children (9–11)
The Brain and Cognitive Development
Issues and Concerns
Suggestions for Developmentally Appropriate Interventions With Children Ages 9–11
Chapter 13: Counseling With Young Adolescents (12–14)
Developmental Theory/Considerations
Milestones and Issues Facing Adolescents
Cultural Considerations
Suggested Interventions With Young Adolescents Ages 12–14 Years
Chapter 14: Counseling With Older Adolescents (15–19)
A Time of Rapid Growth and Change
Models of Adolescent Identity Development
Toward a Global Understanding of Adolescent Identity Development
Issues and Concerns: Late Adolescence in the Postmillennial Generation
Suggestions for Developmentally Appropriate Counseling Interventions With Adolescents Ages 15–19 Years
Chapter 15: Counseling Emerging Adults (18–21): A Time of Uncertainty and Hope
Pillars of Emerging Adulthood Theory
Physical and Cognitive Development
Identity Development
Chickering’s Vectors of Identity Development
Milestones and Issues Facing Emerging Adults
Suggestions for Developmentally Appropriate Counseling Interventions for Emerging Adults Ages 18–21

Editorial Reviews

This text steps into the arena of applicable theories for counselors to use with children and adolescents. It would be essential for any counselor to understand the basic tenants of theories that are used most and most effectively with children and adolescents. The consequences of neuroscience will be the future of outcome-based counseling for this population, and this text is one of the first to entertain the concept.

Charles R. Crews

The integration of CACREP Standards, school counseling strategies, and specific developmental issues make this a great text for teaching child and adolescent counseling courses.”

Janet Froeschle