Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach

1. Historical Development and Some Basic Issues. 2. Theories of Career Development. 3. Career Counseling Models. 4. Integrating Career and Personal Counseling. 5. Career Counseling Intake Interview. 6. Using Standardized Tests and Self-Assessment in Career Counseling. 7. Some Career Information Resources and Learning Platforms. 8. On Being an Ethical Career Counselor. 9. Career Counseling for Multicultural Groups. 10. Gender Issues and Dual Careers. 11. Career Counseling for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Clients. 12. Career Counseling for Individuals with Disabilities. 13. Job Loss and Transitions. 14. Adult Career Development Concerns. 15. Career-Related Programs for Career Development in Elementary Schools. 16. Career-Related Programs for Career Development in Middle School. 17. Career-Related Programs for Career Development in High School and Beyond.

Providing the most current, comprehensive coverage available, CAREER COUNSELING: A HOLISTIC APPROACH, International Edition equips readers with a solid understanding of the theoretical models of career counseling as well as practical techniques on how to effectively counsel clients. The text's innovative holistic or "whole person" approach demonstrates how to consider a client's values, temperament, talents, and passions when trying to determine his or her best career fit. Thoroughly revised and updated, the cutting-edge new Eighth Edition includes all-new chapters on integrating career and personal counseling, job loss and transitions, adult career development, and career-related programs in middle schools. In addition, diversity issues are integrated throughout, while relevant case studies bring chapter concepts to life.