Understanding an adolescent’s behavior

Understanding an adolescent’s behavior can be at times elusive and even frustrating. Due to the multiple aspects of the developmental tasks during these years, it can be at times quite challenging to clearly define the issue(s) at hand. Assessment during this stage will include an evaluation of whether an adolescent’s actions are indicative of unhealthy behavior or merely representative of being an adolescent. A comprehensive assessment that includes an evaluation of the client’s developmental stage is a priority when working with this age group.For this Discussion, read the case study of Brady and use Erikson’s developmental theory. ATTACHED.  Post an application of the attachment theory to the case of  Brady. Discuss the connection between his attachment style and the exhibiting behavior. 

 

Understanding an adolescent’s behavior can be at times elusive and even frustrating. Due to the multiple aspects of the developmental tasks during these years, it can be at times quite challenging to clearly define the issue(s) at hand. Assessment during this stage will include an evaluation of whether an adolescent’s actions are indicative of unhealthy behavior or merely representative of being an adolescent. A comprehensive assessment that includes an evaluation of the client’s developmental stage is a priority when working with this age group.For this Discussion, read the case study of Brady and use Erikson’s developmental theory. ATTACHED.  Post an application of the attachment theory to the case of  Brady. Discuss the connection between his attachment style and the exhibiting behavior.