Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors PART I Chapter 1. Human Development Through the Lifespan The Counseling Connection The Complexity of Human Development Life Domains of Human Development A Biopsychosocial Approach Human Development Knowledge Applied to Counseling Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 2. Theories of Human Development Theories and Theoretical Models of Human Development Cultural Diversity and Human Development Seeking the Truth: Research Methodologies Rules Governing Human Subjects Research Research Contributing to a Counselor's Identity Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References PART II Chapter 3. Conception and Prenatal Development Healthy Prenatal Development Risks to Healthy Prenatal Development Counseling Issues Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 4. Infancy (Birth to 24 Months Old) Healthy Infant Development Counseling Issues Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 5. Toddlerhood (Ages 1 to 3) Healthy Toddler Development Risks to Healthy Toddler Development Counseling Issues Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 6. Preschool: Early School Age (Ages 3 to 6) Healthy Preschool Development Risks to Healthy Preschool Development Counseling Issues Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 7. Middle Childhood (Ages 6 to 12) Healthy Middle Childhood Development Cognitive Development Social Development Moral Development Emotional Development Counseling Issues Cultural Diversity A Time of Wonder Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References PART III Chapter 8. Early Adolescence (Ages 13 to 18) Healthy Early Adolescence Development Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Early Adolescence Counseling Issues Current Counseling Trends Cultural Diversity A Time of Storm and Stress, as well as Wonder and Awe Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 9. Late Adolescence (Ages 19 to 25) Healthy Late Adolescence Development Emotional and Social Development Alcohol and Drug Use College: A Unique Arena for Emerging Adulthood College: Choosing Not to Go to College and Returning Home After College Counseling Issues Cultural Diversity Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 10. Early Emerging Adulthood (Ages 26 to 35) Healthy Early Adulthood Development Risks to Healthy Early Adulthood Development Counseling Issues Conclusion Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 11. Middle Adulthood (Ages 36 to 60) A Period of Recent Recognition Changes in Middle Adulthood Midlife Crisis or Midlife Transition Generativity Versus Stagnation Person-Environment, Culture Interaction, and Socioeconomic Status Counseling Issues Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References PART IV Chapter 12. Late Adulthood (Ages 61 to 75) Responding to the Counseling Needs of a Growing Aging Population The Aging Process Aging: A Natural Transition and a Factor in Counseling Counseling Clients in Late Adulthood Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Chapter 13. Oldest-Old Elderhood (Ages 75 and Over) Understanding Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction in Old Age Adjustment to Advanced Aging Emotional Impact of Chronic Illness and Disability Psychosocial Crisis Gerontological Counseling Expertise Cultural Competence Summary Additional Resources Recommended Supplemental Readings References Epilogue From the Author's Chair Matrix of Core Curricular Experiences Glossary Index