Title: Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity
Summary:
Content Overview:
“Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity” provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and practicing counseling with young people. Edited by Sondra Smith-Adcock and Catherine Tucker, this book integrates theory, developmental psychology, and cultural competence to address the unique needs of children and adolescents in counseling settings. Readers explore topics such as child and adolescent development, counseling theories, assessment techniques, intervention strategies, and ethical considerations. Through case studies, vignettes, and practical exercises, the book emphasizes the importance of building strong therapeutic relationships, promoting resilience, and honoring diversity in counseling practice with young clients.
Editors:
Sondra Smith-Adcock and Catherine Tucker are respected educators and practitioners in the field of counseling. Sondra Smith-Adcock specializes in child and adolescent counseling, trauma-informed care, and play therapy. Catherine Tucker’s expertise lies in multicultural counseling, social justice advocacy, and counselor education. Together, their collective experience and insights ensure that “Counseling Children and Adolescents” offers a comprehensive and relevant resource for students, counselors, and mental health professionals working with young people.
Publisher:
“Counseling Children and Adolescents: Connecting Theory, Development, and Diversity” is part of the Counseling and Professional Identity series, published by SAGE Publications