Upon completion of Chapter 11, you should be able to describe

• Various theories associated with cognitive, psychosocial, and moral development;
• Emerging development theories (optimal development, attachment theory, resiliency, and emotional intelligence);
• Assessment and treatment issues associated with child and adolescent counseling (including use of drawings and play therapy);
• Child abuse (including sexual abuse) and neglect;
• Child and adolescent depression;
• Antisocial behavior of children and adolescents including bullying and school violence; 
• Postmodern and diversity issues in child and adolescent counseling
• Ethical-legal issues relating to child and adolescent counseling.