Human Development Through the Lifespan

3 You cannot predict the outcome of Human Development . All you can do is like a farmer cre-ate the conditions under which it will begin to RobinsonThe above quote certainly sounds true at an intuitive level, however, one must wonder, especially one who is entering the field of counseling, whether the quote is accurate and, if so, what are the implications to coun-seling? Counseling is by definition a process that supports and facilitates change. If the outcome of one s develop-ment is without prediction, and one can only set conditions that hopefully allow for Development to flourish, how will we, as agents of change, engage in our specialized craft? Or, as might be suggested by the quote, are we to be like the farmer and focus our energies, our research, our knowledge, and our skills on creating the conditions that prevent dysfunction and foster the flourishing of the Human condition?The questions posed are not without consequence.

development over the lifespan. It is in our DNA and is the core of our professional identity. As contrasted to other helping professionals, counselors dedicate their professional lives to issues of wellness, prevention, and personal growth and development. This is not to suggest that we are not engaged in processes that

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