Understanding Career Counselling: Theory, Research and Practice / Edition 1

by Jenny Kidd

Overview

Understanding Career Counselling explores the theory, research, and practice of career counseling from a British perspective and brings them together in one concise volume. The book addresses exactly what is meant by the term 'career' in the 21^st century and the implications this has for those working with clients at different stages of their career. This book is unique in that it clearly relates career theories to career counseling, which is often an unclear area for trainees.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412903394
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/27/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jennifer Kidd is a Reader in Organizational Psychology and Course Director of the MSc Career Management and Counselling programme at Birkbeck, University of London

Table of Contents

PART ONE: THEORY AND RESEARCH
Theories of Career Decision Making
Theories of Adult Career Development
Counselling Theories
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Career Counseling
PART TWO: PRACTICE
The Career Counselling Process and the Skills Involved
Assessment Tools and Techniques
Career Information
Using Information and Communications Technology in Career Counseling
Ethical Issues

Editorial Reviews

‘[This] is an exciting book, written in clear, accessible style. It’s an informative guide for anyone wishing to explore career counselling as a topic and process’ – Professional Manager

'At a time when the career counselling profession has been under some pressure in the UK, it is good to have an up-to-date text which cogently outlines the strong base of theory, research and practice upon which this professional activity is built. Jenny Kidd’s lucid text will provide an invaluable resource for new entrants to career counselling and related fields, as well as for established practitioners' - Professor Tony Watts, Senior Fellow and Life President, National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling, Cambridge

From the Publisher

"Understanding career counseling-theory, research and practice by Jennifer M Kidd is designed to help those who offer career support to strengthen and deepen their understanding of the theoretical basis of the work. "

Jackie Howie