Assignment: Divorce’s Impact On Preschool Children

The divorce rate in the United States remains at an all-time high.
Write a 1,000-1,250-word essay in which you consider the socioemotional response of adults and adolescents regarding divorce and custody arrangements. You are encouraged to use attachment theory in your paper. Address the following in your paper:
Steps that can be taken to minimize the number of divorces
Steps that can be taken to help children cope more effectively with their parents’ divorce
A discussion of how a professional counselor can provide support for all the parties involved
Discuss ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence.
Include a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
Course Code Class Code
PCN-518 PCN-518-O500 Divorce’s Impact on Preschool, School-Age, and Adolescent Children (Obj. 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4) 80.0
Criteria Percentage Unsatisfactory (0.00%) Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) Satisfactory (79.00%) Good (87.00%) Excellent (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Content 70.0%
Steps to Minimize the Number of Divorces 20.0% Paper omits or incompletely describes what steps can be taken to minimize the number of divorces. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Paper inadequately describes what steps can be taken to minimize the number of divorces. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. Paper adequately describes what steps can be taken to minimize the number of divorces. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Paper clearly describes what steps can be taken to minimize the number of divorces, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. Paper expertly describes what steps can be taken to minimize the number of divorces, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Steps to Help Children Cope 15.0% Paper omits or incompletely describes the steps that can be taken to help children cope more effectively with their parents? divorce. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Paper inadequately describes the steps that can be taken to help children cope more effectively with their parents? divorce. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. Paper adequately describes the steps that can be taken to help children cope more effectively with their parents? divorce. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Paper clearly describes the steps that can be taken to help children cope more effectively with their parents? divorce, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claim. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. Paper expertly describes the steps that can be taken to help children cope more effectively with their parents? divorce, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Professional Counselor Support 15.0% Paper omits or incompletely describes how a professional counselor can provide support for all involved parties. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Paper inadequately describes how a professional counselor can provide support for all involved parties. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. Paper adequately describes how a professional counselor can provide support for all involved parties. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Paper clearly describes how a professional counselor can provide support for all involved parties, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claim. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. Paper expertly describes how a professional counselor can provide support for all involved parties, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.
Ethical and Cultural Strategies in Adolescence 20.0% Paper omits or incompletely describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Paper inadequately describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence. Paper demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. Paper adequately describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Paper clearly describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence, and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence to support claim. Paper demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. Paper expertly describes the ethical and cultural strategies that can be used to promote resilience, optimum development, and wellness in adolescence, and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of