Academic Essay

Write an essay discussing the complexities of working with adolescents and their families. Your essay should include:
A description of the main issues an adolescent and their parents/caregivers might face
An analysis of the challenges a counsellor might face in working with an adolescent and their parents/caregivers e.g. identifying the client
Suggestions of ways that a counsellor might respond to parents/caregivers in a counselling session
A discussion of any related issues that the counsellor might need to consider e.g. contracting, potential legal issues etc
Reference to current literature and integration of relevant theory into your discussion

Content
1. Description provided of the main issues an adolescent and their parents/caregivers might face
2. Challenges a counsellor might face in working with an adolescent and their parents/caregivers identified and analysed
3. Suggestions provided of ways a counsellor might respond to parents/caregivers in a counselling session
4. Related issues that the counsellor might need to consider discussed
5. Evidence of in-depth knowledge of current literature and relevant theory

Structure
6. Appropriate introduction provided that clearly articulates the topic
7. Main ideas clearly and logically presented
8. Appropriate conclusion provided that summarises the key findings/ideas
9. Relevant literature used properly

Written Expression
10. Third person writing style used
11. Fluent writing style used with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation Presentation
12. Presentation guidelines followed as specified in the Academic Skills Guide
13. Word count within 10% of requirement

Referencing
14. In-text referencing guidelines followed as specified in the Academic Skills Guide, and if not covered in the ASG then by the APA convention (6th edition)
15. List of references provided as outlined in the Academic Skills Guide, and if not covered by the ASG then by the APA convention (6th edition)

Textbook
The textbook for this unit is by Geldard, K., & Geldard, D. (2010). Counselling adolescents:
The proactive approach for young people (3rd ed.). London, England: Sage.
References recommended
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