The stage of adolescence is one of the more difficult developmental stages. Therefore, there are psychosocial issues related to this developmental stage of which social workers should be knowledgeable.
- Identify a psychosocial issue related to adolescence (e.g. suicide, depression, bullying).
- How might this psychosocial issue influence an adolescent’s identity development?
- Present an intervention that is addressing this psychosocial issue. Upload the article or URL to the website of the agency or organization.
- Explain the process of the intervention. What is the underlying theory of this intervention?
- Discuss your thoughts on working with adolescents in a social work practice.
