Introduction Adolescence is an integral and milestone stage for identity development in all human beings. Dr. Stephanie Scott (Laureate Education, Inc., 2013) stated, “there’s more development of identity that occurs in adolescence then probably, as far as personality goes, probably any other time period,” (p. 1). Biological, social, and environmental changes are all forces that help mold and shape an adolescent’s sense of self, and their subsequent Identity. Whether positive or negative, their lasting impacts can leave indelible traits and characteristics on an adolescent’s identity development.
Presenting Issues The Anderson family has faced multiple concerns, but for this scenario, we are focusing on the Marcus, the adolescent in the family. Marcus symptoms, as reported by his grandmother (who is also the …show more content…
This pain has been expressed through self-harm and. Broderick and Blewitt (2015) stated in regard to sexual …show more content…
Even though Marcus is clear on that fact that he is gay, he is struggling with how that identity fits within his larger environmental and familial system. As a counselor, it is important to recognize these multiple variables and the impacts they have on an adolescent’s development. Broderick and Blewitt (2015) stated, “clinicians should provide youth with support, information, and a safe place to explore their concerns…positive development requires attention to the full range of adolescent experiences, including promoting positive peer and family relationships,” (p. 359). As a counselor, building a trusting environment, while attending to the various factors of development, and providing outside resources for additional support, would be critical to addressing identity development
Presenting Issues The Anderson family has faced multiple concerns, but for this scenario, we are focusing on the Marcus, the adolescent in the family. Marcus symptoms, as reported by his grandmother (who is also the …show more content…
This pain has been expressed through self-harm and. Broderick and Blewitt (2015) stated in regard to sexual …show more content…
Even though Marcus is clear on that fact that he is gay, he is struggling with how that identity fits within his larger environmental and familial system. As a counselor, it is important to recognize these multiple variables and the impacts they have on an adolescent’s development. Broderick and Blewitt (2015) stated, “clinicians should provide youth with support, information, and a safe place to explore their concerns…positive development requires attention to the full range of adolescent experiences, including promoting positive peer and family relationships,” (p. 359). As a counselor, building a trusting environment, while attending to the various factors of development, and providing outside resources for additional support, would be critical to addressing identity development