Essential elements of career counseling : processes and techniques / Norman E. Amundson, JoAnn Harris-Bowlsbey, Spencer G. Niles.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Career Counseling: Myths, Realities, and Emerging Trends -- 2. Using Career Theories to Help Clients -- 3. Context and Career Planning -- 4. Negotiating the Career Counseling Relationship -- 5. Defining the Client's Career Concerns -- 6. Exploring the Problem: Understanding the Self -- 7. Exploring the Problem: Contextual and Labor Market Options -- 8. Using Technology in Support of Career Counseling -- 9. Consolidation, Decision Making, and Action Planning -- 10. Implementing Action Plans -- 11. Evaluating Client Progress -- 12. Adapting Career Counseling to Counseling Setting -- Appendix A. The National Career Development Association's Career Counseling Competency and Performance Indicators -- Appendix B. National Career Development Association Ethical Standards (Revised 2003).

"This interesting, straightforward guide takes readers step-by-step through the actual career counseling process, from initial interview through termination. An accessible look at "how to do career counseling," the book clearly defines the profession and the competencies counselors need to pursue as part of their training. The focus is on the practice of career counseling, examined through the basic techniques and resources useful in supporting the theories of career choice and development. The use of the Internet as a career counseling tool is emphasized; emerging issues such as Web-based counseling are explored; and case studies illustrate authentic counseling strategies and techniques in action."--Publisher's website.