What do counselors need to know about the psychosocial development of young clients to reach, serve and counsel them more effectively?
• Adolescents are very concerned about being “normal,” and they may have a great deal of anxiety about the changes their bodies are going through. • Adolescents respond to and integrate information differently on the basis of age, stage of development, and level of maturity. For example, many adolescents may have difficulty grasping complex concepts or complicated medical terms, so information needs to be repeated several times or explained in different ways, using simple language and a variety of media. • Younger adolescents may be at greater risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, because of an inability to negotiate within relationships that are often with older adolescents or with adults. • Lifestyles of many adolescents may not be conducive to the kind of routine or privacy necessary for consistent contraceptive use. Therefore, consideration needs to be given to the method that best fits the individual’s lifestyle, or the provider needs to work with the adol
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