Counseling Theories and their Application in the Context of Schools

Abstract

Adolescence is a very trying moment in ones’ life. Many people fail to understand adolescence and in some states, it is termed as a disease. Most adolescents in the Kenyan society are in high schools. At this stage in life, a lot of changes occur in their bodies, a phenomenon that leaves them with more questions about who they really are. For them to negotiate this stage effectively, they need both parental and professional help. Bearing in mind that they spend most of their time in school, the schools have a duty to provide a comprehensive program aimed at helping the adolescents navigate this stage in the right way. This article, thus, sets out to intensively look at the overwhelming issues in adolescence stages, from a theoretical perspective by using the common counselling theories. In its design and methodology, the researcher will also draw from history to effectively address adolescence concerns; and eventually attempt to put it in the current situation in his own national context, and especially with regard to the Kenyan schools. In so doing, the article will attempt to explore ways that may be used to help them understand themselves better. In turn, this hopefully help the adolescents in dealing with their studies and social issues in a better way. It will also help caregivers in these shores.