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
