What are some major developmental tasks at each stage in life, and how
are these tasks related to counseling?
What themes give continuity to this individual’s life?
What are some universal concerns of people at various points in life? How
can people be challenged to make life-affirming choices at these points?
What is the relationship between an individual’s current problems and
significant events from earlier years?
What choices were made at critical periods, and how did the person
deal with these various crises?
What are the sociocultural factors influencing development that need
to be understood if therapy is to be comprehensive?
