Assessment Description
This assignment involves writing an introduction and creating four detailed case studies that apply Erikson’s and Piaget’s developmental stages for counseling clients in regard to differentiated interventions. A comprehensive summary will compare the two theories, followed by a discussion about promoting resilience and optimal development. A conclusion will highlight the main ideas. Refer to the template for this assignment. Part 1: IntroductionIn 75-100 words, provide an insight into the assignment. Part 2: Case StudiesFrom the perspective of your specific discipline, School Counseling (SC) or Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), choose two of Erikson’s psychosocial and learning theory (3-8 years old) stages and two of Piaget’s cognitive theory of learning and development (3-8 years old) stages. This assignment will allow you to gain an understanding of different strategies and interventions that can be utilized based on the abilities of the counselor and client. Erikson’s psychosocial theory and Piaget’s cognitive theory focus on development and learning at different stages of life.While creating the four detailed case studies, label each of the four case studies with the theorist and stages relevant to it. Each case study should be a minimum of 250 words. For each of the four case studies include the following:
- Provide a description of the stage within the chosen learning theory, integrating theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors, and develop a case study of a client within this stage, focusing on potential addictive behaviors. Include at least one scholarly in-text citation.
- Discuss how a counselor could determine strategies for differentiated interventions to support clients with differing abilities. Include at least one scholarly in-text citation.
- Discuss the biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect human development and personality within the identified stage. Include at least one scholarly in-text citation.
Part 3: SummaryInclude a 250-500-word summary that explains:
- The similarities and differences between Piaget’s and Erikson’s theories of normal and abnormal personality development. Include at least one scholarly in-text citation.
- Discuss the ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness in early childhood. Include at least one scholarly in-text citation.
Part 4: ConclusionIn 75-100 words, prepare a conclusion statement that focuses on the main ideas of the assignment. Include at least two peer-reviewed, scholarly sources beyond the textbook within the APA formatted reference page.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.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. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Course Resources if you need assistance.GCU Benchmark InformationThis assignment assesses the following programmatic competency and professional standards:MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling; MEd School Counseling3.4: Demonstrate understanding of human growth and development and how they impact counseling efforts. 2.F.3.a. Theories of individual and family development across the lifespan.2.F.3.b. Theories of learning.2.F.3.c. Theories of normal and abnormal personality development.2.F.3.d. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.2.F.3.e. Biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.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.
