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Career Counseling
In this second edition of Career Counseling , Mark L. Savickas updates his influential approach to reflect recent trends in the modern workplace such as telework, the increased use of temporary employees, and the emerging "gig economy."
Career and vocational guidance have existed since the early 20th century, and has centered primarily around interest inventories and ways to match individuals to jobs. Savickas discusses and reviews this history as he presents his 21st century theory of career counseling: a therapeutic form completely different from traditional vocational guidance or career education. Rather than assuming that a person’s interests and traits exist a priori and are ready to be matched to a particular career, this narrative approach recognizes the power of the individual to construct their own career story. In this book, Savickas explores his practical approach: its theory, history, therapy process, primary change mechanisms, and the empirical basis for its effectiveness. This essential primer, amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients, is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counseling, as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding this approach and how it might be used in their practice.
Career and vocational guidance have existed since the early 20th century, and has centered primarily around interest inventories and ways to match individuals to jobs. Savickas discusses and reviews this history as he presents his 21st century theory of career counseling: a therapeutic form completely different from traditional vocational guidance or career education. Rather than assuming that a person’s interests and traits exist a priori and are ready to be matched to a particular career, this narrative approach recognizes the power of the individual to construct their own career story. In this book, Savickas explores his practical approach: its theory, history, therapy process, primary change mechanisms, and the empirical basis for its effectiveness. This essential primer, amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients, is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counseling, as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding this approach and how it might be used in their practice.
194 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2007
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December 30, 2016
Mark Savickas, a thought-leader in the career development field, has developed a narrative approach to career counselling built for the needs of the 21st century world of work. Through five simple questions, his career construction interview helps people better understand who they are, what they want and what they need to do.
Through this method, I’ve been able to help clients share the stories of their past so they can write their next one. Having used to the method several times since reading the book and training with Dr. Savickas, I know that it is a powerful intervention and a catalyst for meaningful action.
This tool is much different than the more "scientific" tools I use in my practice. This book helped open my eyes to the value of qualitative methods in career counselling. I’ve found the questions to be quite useful in detecting patterns and hidden meaning in the stories clients share about themselves.
In the 21st century world work, where we will be faced with thousands of occupational decisions, the ability to design our lives will become more important than ever. In order to design a meaningful life, the creation of a strong sense of self is required. The career construction interview is an excellent tool to drive this process and I recommend this book to anyone who wants to help others make career decisions.
Through this method, I’ve been able to help clients share the stories of their past so they can write their next one. Having used to the method several times since reading the book and training with Dr. Savickas, I know that it is a powerful intervention and a catalyst for meaningful action.
This tool is much different than the more "scientific" tools I use in my practice. This book helped open my eyes to the value of qualitative methods in career counselling. I’ve found the questions to be quite useful in detecting patterns and hidden meaning in the stories clients share about themselves.
In the 21st century world work, where we will be faced with thousands of occupational decisions, the ability to design our lives will become more important than ever. In order to design a meaningful life, the creation of a strong sense of self is required. The career construction interview is an excellent tool to drive this process and I recommend this book to anyone who wants to help others make career decisions.
July 10, 2014
Great read to help students evaluate what career path they would like to take after graduation.
November 9, 2019
If the purpose of counseling is to help the client understand themselves and how to create for themselves the most fulfilling life, then the purpose of books about counseling must be something similar. This book has fulfilled its purpose. In my Career Development and Counseling course, my professor referenced this book and some Savickas' ideas and they resonated with me enough to look into the book. It has proven an insightful guide to thinking about one's career and one's life. I believe that I understand myself much better now and can see a clear connection between the ideas that resonate for me and my interests, both personal and professional. I think that the 5 basic questions of career construction counseling that Savickas poses hold the potential to provide great personal insight for people who are ready for them, even if they are not looking to reconstruct their career narrative. I am in the process of reconstructing mine and I have learned a lot. Highly recommend.
October 28, 2017
Powerful and instructional
This book is excellent for career counselors and counselors. It provides relevant and useful information. The book is basically a training guide that is poetically well written and engaging.
This book is excellent for career counselors and counselors. It provides relevant and useful information. The book is basically a training guide that is poetically well written and engaging.
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