Diversity and Development: Critical Contexts That Shape Our Lives and Relationships - Softcover

1. Traditional Models of Development: Appreciating Context and Relationship (Dongxiao Qin, Ph.D. and Dana L. Comstock, Ph.D.). 2. Relational-Cultural Theory: A Framework for Relational Development Across the Lifespan (Dana L. Comstock Ph.D. and Dongxiao Qin, Ph.D.). 3. Critical Thinking: Challenging Developmental Myths, Stigmas and Stereotypes (Maureen Walker, Ph.D.). 4. Identity Development and the Convergence of Race, Ethnicity, and Gener (Mary Howard-Hamilton, Ed.D. and Kimberly Frazier, Ph.D.). 5. The Developing Counselor (Marilyn Montgomery, Ph.D. and Jeffrey Kottler, Ph.D.). 6. Women's Development (Dana L. Comstock, Ph.D.). 7. Male Development and the Journey Toward Disconnection (David Shepard, Ph.D.). 8. The Developmental Impact of Trauma (Amy Banks, M.D.). 9. The Impact of Trauma and Abuse on Development (Amy Banks, M.D.). 10. Sexuality Across the Life-Span (Stella Kerl, Ph.D. and Ana Juarez, Ph.D.). 11. Gifted Development: It?s Not Easy Being Green (Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D. and Sharon A. Conarton, LCSW). 12. Grief, Loss and Death (Thelma Duffey, Ph.D.). 13. Familial and Relational Transitions Across the Lifespan (Jolynne Reynolds, Ph.D.). 14. The Relational Impact of Addiction Across the Life Span (Thelma Duffey, Ph.D.). 15. Spirituality and Spiritual Development in Context (Melanie Munk, M.A.). 16. Fostering Resilience Throughout Our Lives: New Relational Possibilities. (Linda Hartling, Ph.D.).

Master the basics of human growth and development with DIVERSITY AND DEVELOPMENT! Providing a brief overview of developmental theories, this counseling text discusses topics such as women and men's development, identity development, gay and lesbian issues, sexuality, trauma and abuse, chronic illness, gifted and talented individuals, grief and loss, family development, and addiction and resilience. Case scenarios link theory to practice to give you the opportunity to contextualize material from both traditional and relational models of development.