Typical Developmental Milestones

Back to: What is Therapy – Online Training

ADOLESCENTS

Because adolescence is so important in identity formation and the expanding importance of peer relationships, it is important that caregivers have a sense of both typical development and the impact of trauma. This section reviews both and describes moods and behavior that suggest that a teenager or young adult might be a good candidate for psychotherapy. It explores the ways in which both individual and group therapy can be helpful for teens and young adults.