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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Goes beyond traditional ""job hunt strategies"" to provide innovative solutions targeted to specific populations This graduate text for courses in career counseling is distinguished by its emphasis on creative interventions tailored to the unique needs of diverse populations. With a focus on career as a cornerstone of personal identity, the book explores the specific meaning of careers within different cultures and examines the challenges faced by—and potential solutions for--individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs. It describes unique interventions that allow counseling students to visualize and actualize career counseling with a wide range of clients and demonstrates techniques targeted to each population that can be put into practice immediately. The text provides demographic information regarding specific job-seeking groups including such ""traditional"" populations as college graduates and working parents, as well as groups that encounter special challenges such as stay-at-home parents returning to work, formerly incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities, teen mothers, African American, Hispanic and Asian males and females, older adults, LGBT individuals, and many others. Over fifty creative, innovative interventions that have been successfully applied help counselors to provide effective career development strategies with each population. Chapters include a vignette representing each population, group demographics, a history of career paths and obstacles, unique needs of the group, supports already in place, and specific career counseling assessment and interventions. The book also provides abundant resources for additional study. In addition to its value to career counselors, the text will also be useful to personal counselors who often deal with their client’s career issues during treatment. Key Features:Provides in-depth exploration of underserved populations who hold unique career development needs Includes innovative career counseling interventions that move beyond standard ""job hunt strategies"" or ""resume preparation tips"" Explores life stage concerns related to career development across multiple diverse identities Gives readers step-by-step details on implementing over 40 innovative career counseling techniques Presents case studies that provide clear examples of the application of relevant interventions

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Author:   Wendy K. Killam ,  Suzanne Degges-White ,  Rebecca E. Michel
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.558kg
ISBN:  

9780826132161

ISBN 10:   0826132162
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   11 February 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS Contributors Preface Acknowledgments 1. High School Graduates Rebecca E. Michel Case Vignette: Alejandro Description of the Population Historical Career Paths for High School Graduates Career Obstacles Facing High School Graduates Career Development Needs of High School Graduates Supports for High School Graduates Career Counseling Interventions With High School Graduates Revisiting the Case of Alejandro Additional Resource Suggestions References 2. Community College Students Kathryn S. Jaekel and Carrie A. Kortegast Case Vignette: Nicole The Role of Community Colleges Description of Community College Students Historical Career Paths of Community College Students History of Career Obstacles Expected Career Development Needs of Community College Students Needed Supports and Relevant Career Counseling Interventions Revisiting the Case of Nicole Additional Resource Suggestions References 3. Traditional-Aged College Graduates Rebecca E. Michel Case Vignette: Nancy Description of the Population Historical Perspective Challenges for College Graduates The Needs of Emerging Adults Supports for College Graduates Career Counseling With College Graduates Revisiting the Case of Nancy Additional Resource Suggestions References 4. Nontraditional Higher Education Students Susan R. Barclay Case Vignette: Nessa Description of the Population Historical Career Paths/Choices Available History of Nontraditional Student Challenges Expected Career Development Needs Supports in Place Career Counseling Interventions Conclusion Revisiting the Case of Nessa Additional Resource Suggestions References 5. Dual-Career Couples Katherine M. Hermann Case Vignette: Rachel and Andrew Dual-Career Couples Historical Career Paths Typically Taken History of Career Obstacles Expected Career Development Needs Supports in Place Relevant Career Counseling Interventions Revisiting the Case of Rachel and Andrew Additional Resource Suggestions References 6. Stay-at-Home Mothers Returning to Work Suzanne Degges-White Case Vignette: Sandy Who Stays at Home to Raise Children? Obstacles to Finding and Keeping a Job Facilitative Circumstances and Helpful Resources Relevant Career Counseling Practices Revisiting the Case of Sandy Additional Resource Suggestions References 7. Working Parents Rebecca E. Michel and Eric J. Michel Case Vignette: Philip and Laura Description of the Population Historical Overview Career Development Needs Career Development Supports Relevant Career Counseling Interventions Revisiting the Case of Philip and Laura Additional Resource Suggestions References 8. Midlife Adults: At 40, the Eyes Had It, Now at 50, the Career Does! When Career Vision Begins to Blur Kevin B. Stoltz Case Vignette: Zek Description of the Population Historical Overview Barriers to Career Transition Resources for Midlife Transition Counseling Meeting the Career Transition Needs of Midlife Clients Revisiting the Case of Zek Additional Resource Suggestions References 9. Older Adults Wendy K. Killam and Bill Weber Case Vignette: John Description of the Population Historical Perspective Challenges Faced by Older Workers Future Trends Revisiting the Case of John References 10. Veterans Wendy K. Killam, Bill Weber, Tony Michael, and Chad Luke Case Vignette: Mark Description of the Population Historical Paths and Career Challenges Expected Career Development Needs Supports in Place Revisiting the Case of Mark References 11. Caregivers Nakeshi L. Dyer and Jonie Oliver Case Vignette: Sharon The Diverse Caregiver Population Traditional Career Paths History of Career Obstacles Expected Career Development Needs Supports in Place for Caregivers Returning to Work Relevant Career Counseling Interventions Conclusion Revisiting the Case of Sharon References 12. Teen Mothers Diandra J. Prescod Case Vignette: Wilhel Meeting the Career Counseling Needs of Unwed Teen Mothers Expected Career Development Needs Revisiting the Case of Wilhel Additional Resource Suggestions References 13. Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Robert A. Dobmeier Case Vignette: Yvette Description of the Population Historical Career Paths/Choices Available History of Career Obstacles Expected Career Development Needs Services for Incarcerated Older Adults Career Counseling Interventions Revisiting the Case of Yvette Additional Resource Suggestions References 14. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals Jane Rheineck, Suzanna M. Wise, and Jakendra D. Williams Case Vignette: Dillon Career Counseling Needs Within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community Historical Perspective Expected Career Development Needs Effective Career Counseling Interventions Understanding the Unique Needs of Transgender Clients in the Workplace Transgender Clients’ Experiences in the Workplace Recommendations for Working With Clients Who Identify as Transgender Revisiting the Case of Dillon Additional Resource Suggestions References 15. Culturally Diverse Women Ricardo Phipps Case Vignette: Jackie Career Development of Women of Color Career Development of Religious Minority Women Career Development of Women With Disabilities Current Challenges Faced by Culturally Diverse Women Theory and Techniques in Career Counseling With Culturally Diverse Women Conclusion Revisiting the Case of Jackie References 16. Culturally Diverse Men Anne G. Morring, Andre Joachim, Beheshteh Abdi, Wendy K. Killam, and Suzanne Degges-White Case Vignette: Reggie Career Counseling Considerations for African American Men Career Barriers Expected Career Development Needs Career Counseling Considerations for Latino Men Career Counseling Considerations With Asian American Men Career Counseling Interventions and Techniques for Diverse Men Revisiting the Case of Reggie References Appendices Appendix A: Interventions for High School Graduates Branching Out on the Family Tree of Careers Bridge of Life: Creating a Career Path Career Tree Computer-Generated Career Trading Cards: Envisioning Going Pro The Key to Your Treasure Box The Road to Success Appendix B: Interventions for Community College Graduates The Career Jar Think Tank You’ve Got Skills! Making the Most Out of the Skills You Possess Appendix C: Interventions for Traditional College Graduates Carnation Career Collage Reading Between the Lines Appendix D: Interventions for Nontraditional Higher Education Students Getting a Life! Getting Smart: Setting Smart Goals in Career Exploration How Do You Like Your Ps and Carrots? Appendix E: Interventions for Dual-Career Couples Power Couples: Unite! Navigating Military Culture While Retaining a Sense of “I” What’s Your Temperature? Appendix F: Interventions for Stay-at-Home Mothers Returning to Work Lyrics of My Life Maximizing Unemployment: Empowering Females for Workforce Reentry Appendix G: Interventions for Working Parents Give Me Five Sharing Recipes for Success Appendix H: Interventions for Midlife Adults Career Walkabout Lost in Time Appendix I: Interventions for Older Adults Career Timeline: Highs and Lows Emotionally Focused Career Portfolio Processing Interventions for Mature Adults Appendix J: Interventions for Veterans Career Genogram Career Strategy and Tactics-Planned Happenstance Counterintelligence: Career Myths for Veterans Creating a “Soup Sandwich” Out of Career Exploration Flagging the Career Minefield “Flight Simulated” Job Interview On the Double: Developing a Job Interview Script Reframing Your Career House “Semper Fi-Able” Traits The “Squared Away” Resume Who’s Got Your 6? Appendix K: Interventions for Caregivers A Playlist for Empowerment: Songs in the Key of Your Life From Reporting to Resumes Getting Rid of Ghosts Appendix L: Interventions for Teen Mothers Conquering Choices and Challenges: Career Map Coconstruction Reconceptualizing Career Identity: Utilizing Strengths to Transcend Domains Appendix M: Interventions for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals The Road Not Taken: Exploring Career Journey as Life Story Unveiling Institutional Barriers While Empowering Individuals for Success Appendix N: Interventions for Diverse Individuals Career Crossroads: Supporting Transgender Clients in Transition Career Exploration of Transgender Youth Through Sandtray Coming Out at Work Co-constructing the Career Story: Working With Diverse Clients Appendix O: Interventions Using Sandtray Sandtray Genogram Variation 1 Sandtray Genogram Variation 2 Sandtray Genogram Variation 3 Uncovering Solutions to Career Challenges Appendix P: Appendices References Index

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Wendy K. Killam, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC, is a professor in the Department of Human Services at Stephen F. Austin State University. Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed counselor and professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. Rebecca E. Michel, PhD, LCPC, is an assistant professor and doctoral coordinator within the Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University.

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