Ja, so ist die Jugend heute, schrecklich sind die jungen Leute.: W. Busch Personzentrierte Psychotherapie mit Jugendlichen

Abstract

Yes, such is youth nowadays, terrible are these young people. Person-Centred Psychotherapy with Youth — Basic principles and conditions, possibilities and limits. This article consists of three essayistic descriptions: Examining the socio-cultural context of adolescence a description of the conditions of this developmental phase is given. Next, I present an overview over adolescent developmental processes. In particular, I try to explain the origin and fostering conditions of a propensity towards violence. Finally, I address the potentialities and requirements of a Person Centered approach for this developmental period.