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