In the school counselor role, many situations come along that can be classified as tragic, adversely impacting child development. The “Adverse Childhood Experiences” study shows a correlation between such circumstances and the probability of substance use in adolescence or adulthood.
Being familiar with this study will help you to recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse in children and adolescents, to recognize signs and symptoms of living in a home where substance use occurs, and to offer support while providing healthy coping strategies.
Instructions
For this assignment, use the Unit 4 Assignment Template (linked in the resources) to write a (4–6 page) research paper on results from this study using your text plus five other supporting references. Include the following:
• Address theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.
• Describe systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior or effects from crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals.
• Identify ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.
• Discuss best practices with evidence-based counseling strategies and techniques for prevention and intervention in relation to treatments and interventions for substance use in adolescents.
• Remember to communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations of an effective professional school counselor adhering to
