Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan

A practically focused guide to effective counseling of all clientsHuman Development Across the Life Span is a practical guide to human growth and development, moving beyond theory to include real-world applications for counselors who work with clients. Written by recognized authorities in mental health counseling and counselor education, this book is fully aligned with the American Counseling Association's accreditation standards and includes contributions by well-known and respected academics and practitioners. Based on an extensive review of course syllabi across CACREP-accredited programs, this book is organized to follow the way courses are typically taught and follows a consistent structure including pedagogical elements that help students learn. After a thorough examination of essential concepts and theories of life span development, the book moves through each stage of human growth and development to provide expert insight, short case studies, and practical applications to counseling. The full Instructor's package provides a useful set of tools, including a Respondus test bank, PowerPoint slides, and an Instructor's Manual.This book is the only text on human growth and development that emphasizes the key implications and applications for counselors, providing useful information and the insights of real experts in each subject area.* Understand the developmental milestones at each life stage* Appreciate clients' perspectives to better facilitate appropriate interventions* Work more effectively with clients of any age, from toddlers to seniors* Tailor your approach to meet the unique needs and abilities of each life stageAs a counselor, you cannot approach a child's therapy the same way you approach an adult's. Even within each major category, each developmental stage includes a nuanced set of characteristics that, considered appropriately, will inform a more effective treatment plan. Human Development Across the Life Span is a comprehensive guide to understanding all of your clients, and providing the type of counseling that facilitates more positive outcomes.

Acknowledgments ixAbout the Editors xiAbout the Contributors xiiiPreface xxviiPart 1 Essential Concepts 1Chapter 1 Human Development: Counseling the Ever-Changing Person in Context 3Mark D. Stauffer and David CapuzziChapter 2 Theories of Human Development 25David Capuzzi, Mark D. Stauffer, and Tammie O'NeilChapter 3 The Many Facets of Human Development: Spiritual and Moral Developmental Theories 55Mark D. Stauffer, Jeff Cook, Robyn Trippany-Simmons, and Tiffany C. Rush-WilsonChapter 4 Cross-Cultural Counseling and Human Development 81Anneliese A. Singh, Kim Lee Hughes, and Taryne M. MingoPart 2 Birth and Infancy 111Chapter 5 Birth and Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development 113Christie Jenkins, Kerrie R. Fineran, and Amber LangeChapter 6 Birth and Infancy: Emotional and Social Development 151Adrianne L. Johnson and Eric D. AndersonPart 3 Early Childhood 175Chapter 7 Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development 177Nicole R. Hill, Brooks Bastian Hanks, Holly H. Wagner, and Torey Portrie-BethkeChapter 8 Early Childhood: Emotional and Social Development 217Elsa Soto Leggett, Gail K. Roaten, and Kathy Ybañez-LlorentePart 4 Middle Childhood 249Chapter 9 Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development 251Matt Glowiak and Mark Aaron MayfieldChapter 10 Middle Childhood: Emotional and Social Development 277Matt Glowiak and Mark Aaron MayfieldPart 5 Adolescence 307Chapter 11 Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development 309Stephanie K. Scott and Kelli A. SaginakChapter 12 Adolescence: Emotional and Social Development 347Stephanie K. Scott and Kelli A. SaginakPart 6 Young Adulthood 387Chapter 13 Young Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development 389Janet Froeschle Hicks and Brandé N. FlamezChapter 14 Young Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development 415Brian Hutchison, Katheryne T. Leigh, and Holly H. WagnerPart 7 Middle Adulthood 443Chapter 15 Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development 445Amy E. Ford and Leif A. FordChapter 16 Middle Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development 475Dilani M. Perera-Diltz, Andrew J. Intagliata, and John M. LauxPart 8 Late Adulthood 507Chapter 17 Late Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development 509Melinda Haley, Juliana J. Forrest-Lytle, and Nazak DadashazarChapter 18 Late Adulthood: Emotional and Social Development 543Ann Vernon and Darcie Davis GagePart 9 End of Life 573Chapter 19 Generativity, Death, Dying, and Bereavement 575Brandé N. Flamez, Ann M. Ordway, Javier Cavazos Vela, and Janet Froeschle HicksAuthor Index 609Subject Index 633