Olivia Crane: Super's Developmental Approach

Olivia Crane
The Crane Family is agnostic and Caucasian of European descent. The family consists of Carol, Hunter, and Olivia. Carol is a single mother who lives in the inner city. Even though Carol works, she is barely making enough to support her family. Therefore, Carol receives federal assistance for her children. She currently lives in a subsidized housing development for poor households.
Carol, the mother, has bought Olivia to counseling because she is worried that Olivia is having a hard time socially and academically. Olivia, age nineteen, says, “she does not want to be friends with those people.” Olivia stated that college is going, “just Ok.” However, Olivia admits she has a grade point average 3.0 or better. However, Carol believes she has been more depressed than usual.
Therefore, Olivia would best benefit from Super’s Developmental Approach. Helping Olivia understand who she is and who she is becoming is critical to her development. Therefore, assisting Olivia with understanding how her
Using rapport to enhance the therapeutic relationship is necessary since Olivia seems to have a difficult time relating to others (Ivey, Ivey, & Zalaquett). Hopefully the appropriate use of rapport will allow Oliva to feel comfortable and developing a trusting relationship with the counselor. Using Super’s Developmental Approach, it is important for Olivia to understand how she is in the exploration and growth stage of Super’s five stage development. During the exploration stage, Olivia can recognize the important of going to college and committing to college. However, Olivia is uncertain what career is best suitable for Olivia. Therefore, during the growth stage, Olivia can learn how to relate to others, especially ones who have a different upbringing than