Career Counselling (Therapy in Practice)

By Linda Hill, Robert Nathan, Robert Nathan

Book Overview

Career counseling is a loose term which is often thought of as advising people which career is best for them. In this highly practical and useful guide, the authors describe what career counseling actually is, and focus on the process, skills, and techniques necessary for career counseling with adults. Based on the experience of two counselors who, during their own careers, have specialized in facilitating the career development of others, Career Counseling covers screening and contracting, the development of self-understanding (including how the use of psychometric testing can be woven into the career counseling process), and ways of facilitating decision making and taking action. They also describe problems which are typically brought to career counseling and how these are often entangled with personal issues. The authors′ approach is humanistic, and stresses the importance of adopting a "whole person" approach while maintaining a career focus. Some of the complexities of career counseling, such as the overlap with personal counseling and the dangers of giving advice, are explored. Important areas of specialist knowledge required by career counselors are also described. A final chapter covers self management and professional development. Illustrated throughout with actual case examples, this instructive guide will be useful for both professionals and students of counseling, psychology, and the social services. "Career guidance practitioners reading this book will not be disappointed. . . . Although this book is likely to be most relevant to those who work with adults in a more extended manner, even those who practise brief advice-giving with young people will find many points to stimulate their thinking and to inform their practice." --Newscheck with Careers Service Bulletin "The succinct and practical nature of the information presented makes the book very easy reading. The cross-continent differences in approaching counseling issues is an added benefit. The nature of the information presented is unique and can make a counseling practice more successful. Therefore, it is recommended reading." --NARPPS Journal "Career Counselling provides a highly practical guide for those working as career counsellors, with an emphasis on clients and counsellors who are operating independently of the large organization. . . . this book is potentially very useful." --The British Psychological Society "The volume Career Counselling is insightful in its explanation of exactly what career counselling is, the problems and issues brought to counsellors, a nd what career counsellors can do to help their clients." --International Journal of Career Management

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803986963
• ISBN13: 9780803986961
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"