Lifespan Development in Counseling. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program Examines human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on counseling applications. Explores key theories of human development—including individual, family, learning, personality, grief, sexuality, and psychological growth—to enhance counseling effectiveness. Analyzes developmental milestones from infancy through older adulthood, with attention to the dynamics of affective relationships. Integrates biological, neurological, and physiological influences on development with systemic, cultural, and environmental factors that shape behavior. Applies critical thinking skills in counseling to support diverse individuals and families in navigating developmental transitions while promoting resilience, adaptation, and lifelong wellness.