CNL-518 Lifespan and Development
CNL-518 Topic 1 Assignment
Complete the provided “Piaget’s Sensorimotor and Preoperational Cognitive Development Stages” matrix worksheet from the perspective of your specific discipline. Within the matrix, use complete sentences and include scholarly references for the analysis.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.c. Theories of normal and abnormal personality development.
CNL-518 Topic 1 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 1 DQ 1
How does the biopsychosocial framework help us understand whether a child is developing on track with his/her age or delayed? As a clinical mental health or school counselor, why is this important?
Topic 1 DQ 2
Children can experience delayed intellectual development when they have low birth weights. How might the delay look according to Piaget? Utilize Chapter 4 of your course text for guidance and reference accordingly.
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.c. Theories of normal and abnormal personality development
CNL-518 Topic 2 Assignment:
Part 1: Case Studies
From the perspective of your specific discipline, pick four stages to illustrate early
childhood development (3-8 years old). Pick two from Erickson’s Stage Theory and two from Piaget’s theory of development. Create one case study for each of the chosen stages, which is a total of four case studies.
Label each case study with the theorist/stages relevant to it. Each case study should be a minimum of 250 words.
For each case study, include how a counselor could work with someone at the identified stage.
Part 2: Summary
Include a 250-500-word summary that explains the similarities and differences between Piaget’s and Erickson’s theories.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing and a title page is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Benchmark Information
This assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
MEd School Counseling; MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling; MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders; MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Christian Counseling; MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy; MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Trauma
3.4: Demonstrate understanding of human growth and development and how they impact counseling efforts.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.h. A general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions.
CNL-518 Topic 2 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 2 DQ 1
You are a clinical mental health counselor specializing in the treatment of children. You have decided to implement an 8-week parenting program for divorcees. How would you teach parenting skills from the perspective of either (choose) Erickson’s theory or Piaget’s theory with the participants regarding each age level of needs:
preschool, school-age, and adolescent. Some of the participants hope to begin family sessions with you once the program has ended. How will you evaluate the impact of the divorce on children in each age level: preschool, school-age, and adolescent?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.f. Systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
CNL-518 Topic 2 DQ 2
Single-parent households and an increase in women in the workforce have both contributed to a significant increase in alternative care giving situations like day care or nursery school. Based on your understanding of attachment theory, how does this affect children? Now, discuss ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, development, and wellness in early childhood.
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 3 Assignments:
Part 1: Writing a Play
Read the articles assigned for this topic and conduct additional research on the Internet or through the GCU Library. From the perspective of your specific discipline, use your knowledge to write a one-act play about a small group of friends.
Through the dialogue, the children should exhibit evidence of being in the concrete- operational period of cognitive development.
Be as creative in the dialogue of your scene as you can, remembering that at this stage, children, according to the textbook, become “less egocentric, rarely confuse appearances with reality, and are able to reverse their thinking.”
Set the scene and include acting and stage direction, if necessary and appropriate. Your creative work should be between 500-750 words.
Give your play a name.
Part 2: Summary
Write a summary of approximately 200 to 300 words in which you analyze and explain ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in middle childhood.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a scoring guide. Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
- Theories of
- Theories of normal and abnormal personality
2.F.3.e: Biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
The textbook highlights four distinct styles of parenting: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. Conduct an Internet search to broaden your understanding of these styles.
From the perspective of your specific discipline, write a short essay (500-750 words) in which you:
First, define each style.
Then, explore each style’s effect on the socioemotional development of a 10-year- old child.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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CNL-518 Topic 3 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 3 DQ 1
A parent is at his or her wit’s end over a seeming lack of ambition and drive in his 8-year-old son has come to you for help. All the child wants to do is play video games, the parent reports. As a clinical mental health counselor, how might you separately counsel both the parent and the child? Formulate your response around your understanding of physical development and multiple-intelligences theories as well as parenting styles.
CNL-518 Topic 3 DQ 2
It is said that children’s social behaviors and attitudes are influenced by what they see on TV, whether it be violence, prosocial skills, or a distorted view of women and minorities. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Support your response with research and personal anecdotes.
CNL-518 Topic 4 Assignment:
Read the following scenario:
A female adolescent’s parents place a low priority on the value of education. In fact, they prefer that she care for younger siblings instead of studying or completing a high school education. It is March. To avoid caring for her younger siblings, she has made up a story that she has mandatory in-school suspension (ISS) for the rest of the school year. Her hope is that she can be able to participate in school activities and pursue her educational dreams.
From the perspective of your specific discipline, complete the “Six Stages of Kohlberg” matrix provided.
Ensure that your rationale for each stage is adequately discussed.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing and a title page is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.a. Theories of individual and family development across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 4 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 4 DQ 1
A healthy body image is a critical issue in adolescence. Obesity, anorexia, and bulimia are severe threats to an adolescent’s well-being. What physical and psychological factors play a role in succumbing to these threats? What preventative measures can be taken? Support your response with research.
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standards:
- Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive
2.F.3.g. Effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 4 DQ 2
What are the effects of crises, disasters, and traumas on culturally diverse adolescents? How could one’s spiritual beliefs serve as
protective factors? Provide at least two examples considering the GCU Integration of Faith and Work (https://www.gcu.edu/sites/default/files/media/documents/about/christian-identity- heritage/intergration-work-faith.pdf) in your response.
This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standards:
2.F.3.d. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.
2.F.3.g. Effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 5 Assignment:
The divorce rate in the United States remains at an all-time high.
From the perspective of your specific discipline, write a 1,000-1,250-word essay discussing the socioemotional response of adolescents to divorce and custody arrangements. Address the following in your assignment:
- A discussion of how a counselor can provide support for all the parties involved
- Discuss strategies for promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in Further your discussion on promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence by discussing cultural and ethical factors that may come into play.
- Discuss how a counselor can address the issue of an adolescent’s increased misbehavior as the result of divorce.
- Building on previous knowledge, a discussion of which theoretical approach to counseling might work well when addressing issues of misbehavior as the result of parental divorce?
- Include a minimum of three scholarly resources in addition to your textbook and use APA headings for clarity.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles (https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/sections
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This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
2.F.3.f: Systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 5 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 5 DQ 1
How can the many socioemotional changes of adolescence impact family systems? Respond to the question theoretically and then provide a minimum of two examples, without sharing names if they are personally known to you.
CNL-518 Topic 5 DQ 2
According to the “storm and stress” view of adolescence, sexual behavior is one way for adolescents to rebel against their parents. The text suggests that research on adolescent sexuality may not support this. Explain both views.
CNL-518 Topic 6 Assignment:
From the perspective of your specific discipline, write a paper of 500-750 words in which you address the following:
Discuss strategies for promoting resilience, optimum, development, and wellness in adults.
Going a step further, discuss ethical issues and cultural strategies that come into play while promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adults.
Compare and contrast the possible selves and the stages of reflective judgment theories from the text.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles (https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/sections
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This assignment meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 6 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 6 DQ 1
Erikson’s stages of adulthood include young adulthood, middle adulthood, and maturity. Please provide an example of each stage, including the main task of each.
CNL-518 Topic 6 DQ 2
What role do smoking, drinking alcohol, and nutrition play in adult development? Create some possible combinations of these and then respond based on them. For example, how might a person who smokes but eats well develop in adulthood?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.f. Systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
CNL-518 Topic 7 Assignment:
Resources: To prepare for this assignment review the following theories of aging listed in Chapter 13, 14, and 15 of the textbook.
- The Five Factor Trait Model Rate-of-Living Theories
- Cellular Theories
- Programmed-Cell-Death Theories Information Processing Theory
- Continuity Theory
- Competence and Environmental Press Theory
- Erik Erickson’s Integrity vs. Despair
Part 1: Older Adult Interview
Interview an older adult of your choice (they may be your parents, relatives, or friends) and have a discussion about the factors that influenced their development. Address the following as part of the interview:
- Cognitive, physical, and psychosocial development during the interviewee’s Maturity Stage of Adulthood (age 65 or older).
- How peers influenced the interviewee during his or her adolescent/young adult stage.
- What people and/or events influenced the interviewee’s development of morals such as faith, ethics, and culture?
- How the interviewee’s experiences, positive or negative, have formulated who he or she is as a mature adult.
Note: American Counseling Association (ACA) ethical guidelines indicate that interviewees have the right to refuse to answer any question posed to them by an interviewer. Please ensure that your interviewees are aware of this, and do not force them to answer where the opportunity to reply has been refused.
Pick one of the theories reviewed in Chapters 14 and 15 of the text.
Part 2: Reflection
From the perspective of your specific discipline, write a paper of 750-1,000 words, discussing the selected theory and how it relates to your interview. Include the following in your paper:
- A description of the selected theory.
- A description of your interviewee (gender, age, ethnicity, etc.).
- How the interviewee’s responses illustrate the selected theory. Support your response with examples.
- Discuss the ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in older adults in general
- Include at least three scholarly references in addition to a personal communication reference for the interviewee.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Please use APA Headings.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles (https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/sections
/360001963394-LopesWrite) for assistance.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
2.F.3.f: Systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
2.F.3.h: A general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated intervention.
2.F.3.i: Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 7 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 7 DQ 1
How do the physical and societal effects of aging impact retirement decisions for older adults?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 7 DQ 2
Grandparenting can be highly rewarding. Many grandparents, though, unexpectedly become guardians and raise small children. How might this responsibility affect their normal course of adult development? What components might require transitions? How would a counselor encourage these older guardians in their new roles?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.f. Systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
CNL-518 Topic 8 Assignment:
From the perspective of your specific discipline, compete the “Bereavement Across the Life Span” worksheet.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing and a title page is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
2.F.3.h: A general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for differentiated interventions.
2.F.3.i: Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 8 Discussion Questions:
CNL-518 Topic 8 DQ 1
What types of resources would you use in helping a client deal with their own mortality? Research and post a minimum of three websites or other resources that might be beneficial in helping a client deal with death, dying, loss, and/or questions regarding immortality. Include an annotation as to what the resource contains and why you think it might be helpful.
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
CNL-518 Topic 8 DQ 2
Describe Stroebe’s dual process model of coping with loss. Why do you think this “balance” is important in helping one recover from grief? How do the different needs and abilities of clients affect the counseling interventions?
This discussion question is informed by the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.i.
Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
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