Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach (Hardcover)

by Vernon G. Zunker (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"…I wish to emphasize that the 7th edition reflects more than a title change. It is truly based on the fact that career counseling involves the whole person. New material on personal counseling and mental health make this book an important contribution to the preparation of career counselors."

"I truly appreciate the comprehensive approach to the client and the client’s challenge that you provide."

"Happiness is reading the integration of theory with practice. They said it couldn’t be done and Zunker has given the challenge a good whack!"

Product Description
This highly successful book has been called the most comprehensive text on the market, providing students with needed career theory as well as practical techniques and examples. Through the author's clear writing style, case examples, tables, and exercises, students develop a solid understanding of the theoretical models of career counseling and are thoroughly exposed to the practical information on how to effectively counsel clients about career issues. As demonstrated by the text's new subtitle, 'A Holistic Approach,' this substantially revised Seventh Edition reflects the growing emphasis on looking at the "whole person"--values, temperament, talents, and passions--to determine his or her best career fit.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Brooks Cole; 7 edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534640176
• ISBN-13: 978-0534640170
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,114 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best career counseling textbook, April 5, 2007

By	Roger Carlson - See all my reviews

This is the most comprehensive and well-written of all the career counseling textbooks. It has excellent coverage of theories, counseling models, how to do an intake, standardized assessment, and technology. Five whole chapters are devoted to doing career counseling with special populations, including multicultural groups, women, people with disabilities, and GLB clients. There are also guides for developing career-related programs in elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities. Ten very useful appendices address multicultural issues, professional associations, counseling web sites, etc. The book is easy to read,and each chapter includes supplementary learning exercises. The holistic approach and the multicultural sensitivity of the book are especially appreciated. My students have found the book to be very thorough and useful to help them prepare to do career counseling. No other career counseling book approaches the quality of this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good guide to career counseling., December 14, 2007

By	Gena Mattox (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is well written and has excellent coveraqe of all the essentials. It is very current and provides many practical ideas for counselors. The author is culturally sensitive and knowledgable about the most recent research. Highly recommended for graduate school courses in career counseling.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Painful, September 3, 2007

By	tl "tl" (nyc) - See all my reviews

This is not useful. Many of the theories presented are outdated and the attempt at multiculturalism is offensive at best and only serves to present non-white cultures as "other". This book is poorly written, and in fact oddly written. If you don't have to buy this for class, don't buy it.