Career Counseling: Holism, Diversity, and Strengths

Edited by Norman C. Gysbers, Mary J. Heppner, Joseph A. Johnston

Book Description

The latest edition of this bestseller presents a holistic, strengths-based, and theoretically sound model of career development and the career counseling process that will help counselors and psychologists to update and expand their existing knowledge and skills. Useful for professionals-in-training and experienced clinicians, the career counseling process outlined in this text is both practitioner-friendly and effective with clients of all ages and circumstances. Practical strategies designed specifically to assist clients in reaching their goals and resolving their concerns are presented throughout the book.

Significant attention is placed on expanding the career options and empowering the life choices of women; men; racial and ethnic minorities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients; clients from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds; and individuals with disabilities. Additional topics discussed include traditional and postmodern career theories and approaches, forming a productive alliance with the client, effective use of assessment inventories and instruments, helping clients respond to changes in the workplace and family

life, working with resistant clients, developing client action plans, and bringing closure to the career counseling process. A new chapter titled ''Using Social Media in Career Counseling'' rounds out this exceptional publication.

Career Counseling: Holism, Diversity, and Strengths