Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling [Hardcover]

Richard S. Sharf (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0534367488 | ISBN-13: 978-0534367480 | Publication Date: June 1, 2001 | Edition: 3

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 testing from a practical and theoretical perspective, and integrates labor-market information with career theory. In addition, this book has been praised for having a clear writing style, useful case examples, and material included throughout on diversity.

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"Richard S. Sharf is an Associate Professor of Individual and Family Studies and Psychology at the University of Delaware. He has worked as a psychologist in the Center for Counseling and Student Development for over thirty years doing therapy with University students. Dr. Sharf has additional books published with Wadsworth including, APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING, 3/E AND LIFE CHOICES: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS."

About the Author

Richard S. Sharf is an Associate Professor of Individual and Family Studies and Psychology at the University of Delaware. He has worked as a psychologist in the Center for Counseling and Student Development for over thirty years doing therapy with University students. Dr. Sharf has additional books published with Wadsworth including THEORIES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY AND COUNSELING: CONCEPTS AND CASES, Third Edition and LIFE'S CHOICES: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534367488
• ISBN-13: 978-0534367480
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Richard S. Sharf served as Associate Professor of Individual and Family Studies and Psychology at the University of Delaware where he continues to teach. For more than 30 years, he worked as a psychologist in the Center for Counseling and Student Development, doing therapy with university students until his retirement in 2005. Additional Cengage Learning titles from Dr. Sharf include APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING, 5E and LIFE'S CHOICES: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.

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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for beginners, October 5, 1999

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This review is from: Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling (Hardcover)

This book provides a comprehensive discussion and integration of career development theories. The instructor's manual assists the beginning professor with an opportunity to impart quality pedagogical knowledge to students. The examples cited throughout the text offer students an opportunity ingest the course material and retain their newly found knowledge. The author makes learning career theories enjoyable and very applicable to situations.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling - Review, January 18, 2007

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This review is from: Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling (Hardcover)

This book presents 14 theories arranged by type of theory. It is clear, concise, and each theory is beautifully illustrated by vignette.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Career Development Theories, June 3, 2009

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This review is from: Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling (Hardcover)

This book was purchased as the text for a Career Development class in a graduate program in Counseling. We're using it as a resource to supplement the lectures. I am finding it easy to read and so far very helpful. I especially appreciate the case examples and client/counselor dialogues as well as the information regarding the various tests and inventories which seem to be an integral part of the career counseling environment.