Jonathon is a 17-year-old senior in high school who has recently been seen, along with his parents, by a psychologist for family counseling. Counseling was mandated by the court after Jonathon and two friends vandalized some rural mailboxes. His parents do not approve of some of the friends Jonathon chooses. What developmental tasks are the adolescents pursuing? What topics/subjects might cause Jonathon and his parents to disagree? What suggestions/explanations might be given to Jonathon’s parents to help them understand what he is experiencing at this age, as well as how to improve their relationship with him?
Jonathon is a adolescent boy. They suggesting independent thinking.
They are not supporting advices mostly
Engaged with same group of friends.
Jonathon is a 17-year-old senior in high school who has recently been seen, along with his...
Michael is a 17-year-old high school football player who has recently been doing “two a day” practices in preparation for the upcoming season. He is in good physical condition at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds. He is attempting to gain weight, so he has increased his intake of protein foods and estimates he eats approximately 3500 kcalories a day. One particularly hot afternoon, Michael is sweating profusely and begins to feel weak and has a difficult time keeping...
Christina is a 17 year-old high school senior. Her boyfriend, Jake, and she have been dating for 6 months. Jake gave Christina a cell phone for her birthday last month; he calls or texts her constantly. At first, she is flattered by Jake's attention and thought it was romantic. He never leaves her alone when they are out with friends. He becomes angry with her when she goes out alone with friends. Christina is concerned and remembers a program given...
Carol is a 17-year-old high school senior. She will graduate in 1 month and has plans to attend the state university a few hours from her home. Carol has always made good grades in school, has participated in many activities, and has been a pep squad cheerleader. She had been dating the star quarterback, Alan, since last summer, and they had spoken a number of times about going to the senior prom together. About a month before the prom, Alan...
Carol is a 17-year-old high school senior. She will graduate in 1 month and has plans to attend the state university a few hours from her home. Carol has always made good grades in school, has participated in many activities, and has been a pep squad cheerleader. She had been dating the star quarterback, Alan, since last summer, and they had spoken a number of times about going to the senior prom together. About a month before the prom, Alan...
Peter is a 17-year-old high school student who loves pizza. His parents own a pizza restaurant, so he works part-time in the kitchen and eats pizza nearly every day. Although he’s a relatively tall kid at 6 feet, 1 inch, he’s a little pudgy around the middle. His mom thinks he’s too heavy at 210 pounds and she’s worried that he might have high cholesterol. He’s also plagued with acne on his face, which makes him embarrassed to talk to...
Marge is a single parent who dropped out of high school to marry Andrew when she was 17 years old and pregnant. After 6 years of marriage and two children (Stacy, age 5 years, and Monica, age 2 years), Marge divorced Andrew because of his drinking, affairs, and lack of support of her and the children. Andrew has a job delivering newspapers and spends free time drinking beer with friends. He only sporadically provides monetary support. Marge and the girls...
Case Study Marge is a single parent who dropped out of high school to marry Andrew when she was 17 years old and pregnant. After 6 years of marriage and two children (Stacy, age 5 years, and Monica, age 2 years), Marge divorced Andrew because of his drinking, affairs, and lack of support of her and the children. Andrew has a job delivering newspapers and spends free time drinking beer with friends. He only sporadically provides monetary support. Marge and...
Feng is a 22 year old Chinese American male who is homosexual and has had multiple partners over the last several years. He recently graduated from college and has found a position as an engineer in a prestigious firm. As the only male child, his parents are very proud of his accomplishments. He has been experiencing flu-like symptoms for several weeks and upon the urging of his friends, has visited a clinic outside of his community. Feng chose this clinic...