Counselors who practice from a developmental perspective

a.

Believe that all stages of life traumatize clients and the counselor's role is to treat the trauma their clients have experienced.

b.

Focus on the physical development of their clients because physical development has a significant impact on the emotional well-being of clients.

c.

See personal development as a difficult goal to attain that requires the help of counselors who understand the human condition.

d.

View most problems people encounter as natural and normal because all developmental stages of life bring challenges.

e.

Focus on the intellectual development of their clients because clients must be taught to understand themselves and function more effectively.