Walden COUN6215 Week 1 DQ2

COUN – 6215 Week 1 DQ2

Discussion 2: Conceptualizing Through the Lens of Development

How might the decisions of parents impact a child’s future? Furthermore, how might a child’s environment help to shape his or her identity?

It is no secret that parents play a large role in a child’s development. In fact, the contributions, actions, and involvement of parents throughout the lifespan are factors that most developmental theories highlight. Another aspect, the experiences with and influences of a child’s environment, is present in many theories as well.

For this Discussion, review the case study at the end of Chapter 1 of The Life Span and this week’s media, “Perspectives: Using Lifespan Development.” Then, select one of the two Discussions below and consider how parents and environments can shape a child’s development.

Discussion A

An explanation of the outcomes that you predict for the client and family depicted in the case study. Include why you made these predictions. Describe relevant issues of continuity and change that apply to this case by citing specific references to two of the developmental theories presented in this week’s Learning Resources.

Discussion B

An explanation of at least two environmental modifications that might promote positive outcomes for the client and family depicted in the case study. Explain why these modifications might be effective. Be specific about each family member and cite specific references to this week’s Learning Resources and the current literature.

Broderick, P. C., & Blewitt, P. (2015). The life span: Human development for helping professionals (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

• Chapter 1, “Organizing Themes in Development” (pp. 2-38)