Career Development and Counseling: Theory and Practice in a Multicultural World (Counseling and Professional Identity) 1st Edition, (Ebook PDF) – Digital Instant Dowload.

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452230862
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452230863
• Author: Mei Tang

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.

Table contents:

Chapter 1. Roots, Growth and Trends of Career Development and Intervention

Learning Objectives

Overview of Historical Development

Professionalism

Current Status and Future Trends of Career Development

Summary: Challenges and Opportunities

Keystones

Additional Resources

References

Chapter 2. Work in Global Context

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

Chapter 3. Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Career Development

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

Chapter 4. Career Development Theories I

Learning Objectives

Earlier Approaches

Trait-and-Factor Approaches

Developmental Approaches

Social Cognitive Approaches

Summary: Challenges and Opportunities

Keystones

Additional Resources

References

Chapter 5. Career Development Theories II

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

Chapter 6. Career Counseling Process

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

Chapter 7. Assessment

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

Chapter 8. Career Counseling Strategies and Techniques

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

Chapter 9. Information, Technology, and Career Information Resources (by Julia Larson)

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

Chapter 10. Designing and Evaluating Career Development Intervention Programs

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

Chapter 11. Career Development Prevention and Intervention in K-12 School Settings (by Mary L. Anderson)

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

Chapter 12. Career Development Intervention in Postsecondary Education Institutions (by Kimberly Gilliam and Mei Tang)

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)

Chapter 13. Career Counseling in Community Settings (by Rhonda Norman and Norman Townsel)

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

Chapter 14. Adult Career Development (by Jane Goodman)

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

Chapter 15. Integration of Theory and Practice

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