Exam 5: Counseling Theories Specific to Children and Adolescents

The goal of the counselor at this stage of group therapy is to help children overcome challenges through processing emotions across a variety of outlets, such as play therapy or expressive arts therapy.

This theoretical approach involves the counselor trusting the child's ability to constructively make progress within his or her own life by providing conditions of congruence, unconditional positive regard, and accurate empathetic understanding.

School counselors can use this theoretical approach to help students become more self-aware or attuned to how external factors may be impacting their decisions and behaviors in the classroom.

The goal of the school or mental health counselor during this stage of the counseling process is to assist children and adolescents in continuing to set goals that will benefit them socially, emotionally, and academically.

This theoretical approach focuses on awareness, choice, and responsibility, especially helping the client remain in the present moment.