Myers and Sweeny (2004) stated that to better understand an individual, counselors should have an understanding of his or her environmental and contextual influences. Moreover, Myers and Sweeny (2004) included four contextual variables in the Indivisible Self wellness model, which were consistent with Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological framework of human development. Therefore, because Bronfenbrenner’s ecological framework of human development appeared to significantly enhance one’s understanding of his or her clients, it is necessary to review the original framework since a variation may be included in the current
Myers and Sweeny (2004) stated that to better understand an individual, counselors should have an understanding of his or her environmental and contextual influences. Moreover, Myers and Sweeny (2004) included four contextual variables in the Indivisible Self wellness model, which were consistent with Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological framework of human development. Therefore, because Bronfenbrenner’s ecological framework of human development appeared to significantly enhance one’s understanding of his or her clients, it is necessary to review the original framework since a variation may be included in the current