This report examines the application of lifespan development theories as "lenses" in counseling, grounded in the framework established by Kurt L. Kraus in Lenses: Applying Lifespan Development Theories in Counseling. 1. Theoretical Foundation: The Lifespan Perspective
Act as a "secure base." By providing a consistent, empathetic presence, the counselor helps the client "earn" security, which they can then export to their outside relationships. 4. The Ecological Systems Lens (Bronfenbrenner)
Late Adulthood: Use Life Review therapy to find meaning and ego integrity. 3. Case Conceptualization Look for patterns across the lifespan.
: Provides a lens for understanding how early relationships with caregivers shape current relational patterns, anxiety, and depression in adults. Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Contextual: Every person is shaped by their unique culture, history, and environment.
This report examines the application of lifespan development theories as "lenses" in counseling, grounded in the framework established by Kurt L. Kraus in Lenses: Applying Lifespan Development Theories in Counseling. 1. Theoretical Foundation: The Lifespan Perspective
Act as a "secure base." By providing a consistent, empathetic presence, the counselor helps the client "earn" security, which they can then export to their outside relationships. 4. The Ecological Systems Lens (Bronfenbrenner)
Late Adulthood: Use Life Review therapy to find meaning and ego integrity. 3. Case Conceptualization Look for patterns across the lifespan.
: Provides a lens for understanding how early relationships with caregivers shape current relational patterns, anxiety, and depression in adults. Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
Contextual: Every person is shaped by their unique culture, history, and environment.