Lenses: Applying Lifespan Development Theories in Counseling

by Kurt L. Kraus (Editor)

Lenses offers a current and practical review of human development perspectives and theories, a subject that is often critically under-represented in graduate courses. Kraus presents an expansive selection of human development models, theories, and perspectives, and demonstrates how a strong grasp of developmental principles can inform practical applications.

Genres: Textbooks, Psychology

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Pete · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative and well organized.

[Charlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of specific theories and approaches to the counseling practice. I especially enjoyed the social constructionist view, psychoanalytical theory (with a less rigid structure), spiritual development, lifespan developmental issues for women, black racial identity, and the lesbian/gay males identity developments. All of the theories were informative and insightful, though.