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August, 2018 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Career Development and Counseling

Theory and Practice in a Multicultural World


Mei Tang - University of Cincinnati, USA
440 pages | August, 2018 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Career Development and Counseling: Theory and Practice in a Multicultural World provides a comprehensive overview of career development theories with a unique multicultural framework. Aligned with the latest standards set forth by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the text focuses on applications across a variety of settings and populations. Each chapter contains numerous case illustrations and learning activities designed to help readers understand the complexities of multicultural aspects of individual career development. Counseling students in training, in addition to working counseling professionals, will find this book as a useful resource for today’s diverse world.  

Career Development and Counseling is part of SAGE’s Counseling and Professional Identity Series. To learn more about each text in the series, please visit sagepub.com/cpiseries.

Series Editors’ Preface
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author

Learning Objectives
Overview of Historical Development
Professionalism
Current Status and Future Trends of Career Development
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Meaning of Work
Work and Global Changing Economy
Work and Health
Personal and Contextual Factors for Career Development
Integrated View of Career Development
The Ecological Perspective of Career Intervention
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Changing Workforce
Social Barriers to Career Development
Multicultural Career Development Issues
Intersection of Diversity
Multicultural Competency in Career Counseling
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Earlier Approaches
Trait-and-Factor Approaches
Developmental Approaches
Social Cognitive Approaches
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Theories With Focus on Process
Theories Focusing on Needs and Values
Theories From a Holistic View
Theories of Construction Perspective
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Overview of Career Counseling
Role of Counselors
Client Factors
Process of Career Counseling
Follow Up
Decision-Making Process and Skills
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Role of Assessment in Career Development Intervention
Purpose of Assessment
Areas and Contents of Assessment
Appropriate Use of Assessment
Procedure of Assessment
Selecting Assessment Tools
Variety of Methods for Assessment
Cultural, Ethical, and Legal Concerns of Use of Assessment
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Purpose of Career Counseling Techniques
Strategies Facilitating Career Exploration
Strategies for Career Decision Making
Strategies for Action
Building Career Resilience
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Role of Technology in Career Development
Counselor-Focused Technology
Client-Focused Technology and Resources
Multicultural Competency and Technology Use Enhances Career Counseling
Impact of Technology on Individuals’ Career Development
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Rationale of Career Development Programs
Principles of Career Development Intervention Programs
Process of Career Development Intervention Programs
Career Development Programs With Diverse Population and Various Settings
Summary: Ecological Validity
Keystones
References
Appendix A: ASCA National Standards for Students

Learning Objectives
Goals and Scope of Career Development Programs in K-12: The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model
Educational Reform and Initiatives
Theoretical Applications: Working With Children and Adolescents
Career Development Programs K-12
Career Services in Elementary Schoo
Career Services in Middle Schools
Career Services in High Schools
Multicultural and Ethical Considerations
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Characteristics of College Students
Goals and Scope of Career Services for College Students
Career Services Models for College Students
Essentials of Career Development Programs in College Settings
Building Multicultural Responsive Services
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References
Appendix A: Sample of Academic Course (3 credits for undergraduate students)

Learning Objectives
Goals and Scope of Career Development Programs in the Community
Community Settings
Multicultural Approaches to Career Development in the Community
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
Additional Resources
References

Learning Objectives
Typical Adult Development Needs
Job Loss
Adaptability
Multicultural Issues
Modern Theories of Career Development Applied to Adults
Retirement
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
References

Learning Objectives
Person and Context Interaction
Integration of Theory and Practice
Ethical Practice for Prevention and Intervention
Promoting Wellness Through Work and Health
Integrated Services
Summary: Challenges and Opportunities
Keystones
References
Index

KEY FEATURES:

  • Alignment of content with CACREP standards ensures students meet all the requirements set forth by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. 
  • Concepts integrated with multiculturalism give readers a view of the “bigger picture” as well as individualized applications. 
  • Case illustrations and learning activities help demonstrate knowledge, awareness, and skills, and how they might be applied in the career counseling context. 
  • Mental health issues integrated throughout help students better understand and help the “whole person.”
  • Up-to-date reviews cover various career counseling theories, techniques, strategies, assessment, technology, and information resources.