title: Implications of developmental theories for counseling adolescents in groups.
abstract: This paper presents a rationale for the use of group techniques in counseling adolescents, based on selected developmental theories. In addition, it delineates specific practical implications and guidelines for group counselors to consider. Specifically, group selection, group size and composition, and topical content are discussed as they relate to developmental issues during adolescence.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002657:Child Development; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D006127:Group Structure; D006801:Humans; D007207:Individuation; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011606:Psychosexual Development; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*