Synopses & Reviews
Richard Sharf goes beyond simply presenting theory to show the reader how to apply the principles in a counseling setting, making this book useful for both practicing counselors and counselors in training. Sharf covers three major theoretical areas (trait and type, life-span, and special-focus theories) in Parts I-III, then discusses theoretical integration in Part IV, with each theory providing a unique perspective on career development. The book also offers numerous case examples, discusses career assessment from a practical and theoretical perspective, and integrates labor-market information with career theory. The book has received praised for Sharf's clear writing style, useful case examples, and integrated coverage of diversity.
Review
"I would describe the Sharf text as an up-to-date comprehensive examination of applying career development theory to the counseling setting. It is a well-researched and well-organized text for students with a background in the helping professions."
Synopsis
A must read for practicing counselors and counselors in training, APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING shows you how to apply principles of career development in a counseling setting! A clear writing style, useful case examples, and integrated coverage of diversity set this text apart from others in the field. The book-specific website makes studying easy with discussion questions, tutorial quizzes, and relevant links.
Synopsis
A must-read for practicing counselors and counselors-in-training, APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING demonstrates how to apply principles of career development in a counseling setting! Highly praised for its clear writing style, useful case examples and diversity coverage, Sharf strikes the ideal balance between theory and application. The book's companion Web site reinforces key concepts with discussion questions, tutorial quizzes, and relevant links.
About the Author
Richard S. Sharf has been an Associate Professor of Individual and Family Studies and Psychology at the University of Delaware where he continues to teach. He worked as a psychologist in the Center for Counseling and Student Development for over 30 years doing therapy with University students until his retirement in 2005. Dr. Sharf has additional books published by Cengage Learning including THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELING, 4E and LIFE'S CHOICES: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction. Part I: TRAIT AND TYPE THEORIES. 2. Trait and Factor Theory. 3. Occupations: Information and Theory. 4. Work Adjustment Theory. 5. Holland's Theory of Types. 6. Myers-Briggs Type Theory. Part II: LIFE-SPAN THEORY. 7. Career Development in Childhood. 8. Adolescent Career Development. 9. Late Adolescent and Adult Career Development. 10. Adult Career Crises and Transitions. Part III: SPECIAL FOCUS THEORIES. 11. Constructivist and Narrative Approaches to Career Development. 12. Relational Approaches to Career Development. 13. Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory. 14. Social Cognitive Career Theory. 15. Career Decision-Making Approaches. Part IV: THEORETICAL INTEGRATION. 16. Theories in Combination. Appendix A. CACREP Criteria. Appendix B. Tests and Their Publishers. Appendix C. Websites. Name Index. Subject Index.