Katie Peterssen – författare

Captures the changing landscape of career counseling—useful well beyond the classroomWritten expressly for career counselors in contemporary practice, this accessible text delivers the wisdom and insight of experienced practitioners who bring the core tenets of career development counseling to life with practical applications, diverse stories from the field, and activities to reinforce knowledge. The authors interweave research, theory, and the challenges of daily practice—encompassing both career and mental health considerations—and demonstrate proven strategies for working with varied populations in multiple settings.All chapters include learning objectives, a warm-up exercise, and the contributions of experts in each content area. Each chapter links subject topics to counseling skills and examines the use of cutting-edge technology in career counseling practice along with examples and tips. Case studies demonstrating real-world applications emphasize ethical dilemmas and highlight diverse approaches, clients, and settings. Chapters also provide key terms and resources for further study and reflective questions and activities in each chapter encourage students to revisit chapter content and apply key concepts. Additional resources include information on resume development, interview preparation, cover letters, mock interview scripts, and career fair preparation tools. Instructors will welcome an Instructor Manual, Test Banks, Instructor Chapter PowerPoints, and Video Podcasts with content experts. Additional student resources and worksheets are also available for download. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.Key Features:Shares wisdom and real-life career-related experiences and strategies from practitioners working with varied settings and populationsEngages students in their own professional preparation with examples of activities they can use with their future clientsExplores the use of the newest technology in career counselingEmphasizes the need for mental health and wellbeing in relation to career counselingDiscusses ethical dilemmas faced by career counselors in many settings and how they were successfully resolvedIncludes reflection activities, practitioner perspectives, student voices, counseling skills connections, mindful moments, tech tools, and more in each chapter