Working with the Developmental Tasks of Adolescence during the Secondary School Years in McLaughlin, C. & Holliday, C., (2014),Therapy with Children and Young People: Integrative Counselling in Schools and other Settings. London: Sage (original) (raw)

This chapter explores how counselors can effectively support adolescents during the critical transition to secondary school. It examines the significance of relationships in developing a personal identity, the challenges posed by this transition, and the implications of recent neuroscience research. Key themes include the need for therapeutic alliance, the impact of attachment styles on resilience, and the crucial role of communication between young people and their parents and peers during this development phase.