Essential Elements of Career Counseling

Processes and Techniques

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

535 kr

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Beskrivning

Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to MyCounselingLab®. To order MyCounselingLab® packaged with the bound book, use ISBN 0134297369. This accessible look at “how to do career counseling” clearly defines the profession and the competencies counselors need to pursue as part of their training. Straightforward and accessible, Essential Elements of Career Counseling focuses on the practice of career counseling, examined through the basic techniques and resources useful in supporting the theories of career choice and development. The use of the Internet as a career counseling tool is emphasized; emerging issues such as Web-based counseling are explored; and case studies illustrate authentic counseling strategies and techniques in action. This edition features a new look at such areas as using group counseling methods in job searches and using the resume to inspire the development of career stories, providing a highly practical look at the practice of career counseling today. Also available with MyCounselingLab®This title is also available with MyCounselingLab–an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through video clips, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-03-22
Mått:188 x 231 x 10 mm
Vikt:330 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Pearson Education (US)
ISBN:9780132850643

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Studievägledning och yrkesorientering inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Norman Amundson is a professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of British Columbia. A leader in the field of career development, Amundson is a recipient of the Best Book Award from the Canadian Counseling Association for his book Active Engagement (Ergon Communications, 2003). His research focuses on counseling methods, unemployment, and changes in working life, while his numerous lectures, articles, workshops and seminars emphasize the importance of imagination, creativity, and action in the career counseling process. JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey has enjoyed a distinguished career, including positions as high school counselor, director of guidance, university professor and career counselor, developer of DISCOVER®, and Executive Director of ACT’s Educational Technology Center. She is currently Executive Vice-President of Development for Kuder, Inc., and in that role designs and develops content for Web-based career planning systems. She is the author or co-author of many journal articles and several books. She is a past-president of the National Career Development Association and a recipient of its Eminent Career Award. Spencer G. Niles is professor and department head of Counselor Education in the Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Services Department at Pennsylvania State University.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Career Counseling: Myths, Realities, and Emerging Trends 2. Using Career Theories to Help Clients 3. Context and Career Planning 4. Negotiating the Career Counseling Relationship 5. Defining the Client’s Career Concerns 6. Exploring the Problem: Understanding the Self 7. Exploring the Problem: Contextual and Labor Market Options 8. Using Technology in Support of Career Counseling 9. Consolidation, Decision Making, and Action Planning 10. Implementing Action Plans 11. Evaluating Client Progress 12. Adapting Career Counseling to Counseling Setting Appendix A: The National Career Development Association’s Career Counseling Competency and Performance Indicators Appendix B: National Career Development Association Ethical Standards