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Authors: Patricia C. Broderick & Pamela Blewitt
Publisher: Pearson (2025) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-0135227763
The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals (5th Edition) presents an in-depth and applied overview of human development, specifically tailored for counseling, psychology, social work, and education professionals. This edition bridges developmental theory, empirical research, and practical application, emphasizing how understanding human growth enhances effectiveness in helping roles.
Key features include:
Comprehensive coverage of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development from conception through late adulthood.
Integration of major developmental theories and research within a counseling and helping professions context.
Case examples and applied scenarios illustrating how developmental knowledge informs ethical and culturally competent practice.
Emphasis on diversity, intersectionality, and social context in shaping human development.
Updated content reflecting current research, DSM-5-TR considerations, and new findings in neuroscience and developmental psychology.
A cornerstone text for graduate and undergraduate helping professionals, this edition equips readers with the developmental insight and applied understanding necessary to support clients’ growth, resilience, and well-being throughout the lifespan.
