Asian Journal of Counselling


Vol. 13 No. 2 , Pages 163 - 194 , 2006

Immobile, Slowly Moving, Moving Forward: Youth in Transition

Jean Sunde PETERSON

Abstract

The author uses clinical examples to epitomize developmental “stuckness” during adolescence, noting struggles of pupils along a continuum of ability level, circumstance, and socioeconomic status, including gifted individuals. By regularly using a developmental template, counselors may ascertain which tasks are contributing to presenting issues. Just as with individual counseling, counselors who convey nonjudgmental, respectful attention, and a one-down posture in development-oriented small-group work can help adolescents move forward.

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