Choose a specific difficulty or issue relevant to the early/middle/late adolescence developmental period. The aim of this essay is to consider how a psychodynamic understanding and approach might be of assistance in relation to this issue.Specifically provide:•    A summary of the developmental period focussing on the major social and emotional tasks of this period.•   A brief description of the difficulty you have chosen to address•    Evidence of the direct relevance and impact of this difficulty on the developmental age and stage you are addressing.

• How does the difficulty interfere with completion of age appropriate developmental tasks?

•    Consideration of how a counselling relationship might begin with a young person at this stage of development, about this issue.

• How might counselling be of assistance using a psychodynamic approach?

Word Limit: 2500 words