Life Course Perspective

Describe the Life Course Perspective. Do you agree that this is a perspective critical for Social Workers? How do you think it will assist you in working with clients? • Describe how biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions affect the adolescent phases of the life course • Explain why social workers need to understand theories of identity formation when working with adolescents • Explain what unique challenges adolescents face when confronted with issues of sexuality, violence, and substance use and abuse • Explain why it is important for social workers to understand transitional markers associated with adolescence from a multidimensional perspective