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The second edition of this textbook focuses primarily on the practice of career counseling by describing some of the basic techniques and resources that can be used to support the theories of career choice and development.  The authors present information and a structure that is robust and, as such, can be widely applied.  They also address some emerging issues such as Web-based counseling and provide case studies throughout the text.  A belief in quality career counseling is at the forefront of this book, as well as the exploration of various myths and emerging trends.  Career counseling is defined and the competencies that counselors need to pursue as part of their training agenda are outlined.  As a supplement, the text includes the NCDA guidelines for competency standards and ethical guidelines as appendices at the back of the book. Salient Features Focuses principally on the process and techniques of career counseling--This book takes the student step-by-step through the actual career counseling process from the inital interview through termination. (The table of contents shows the counseling process steps examined in the book as well as the types of techniques presented.) Helps students understand HOW TO DO career counseling. Case studies in every chapter--Including authentic sample dialogues. The text illustrates career counseling strategies and techniques with real clients in real situations--giving students a bona fide feel for how to use text methods in their own practice. Helpful appendices on National Career Development Association standards--Competencies and performance indicators and ethical guidelines. Familiarize prospective counselors with the national benchmarks of their chosen field--help them prepare to meet the expectations of future clients. New to this Edition More depth of discussion of career counseling techniques throughout the book. For example, once you have asked a client a particular set of questions, what would you do with that information? What are the next steps in the process? Beyond describing techniques, the authors help take the reader a step further in the process of career counseling. New coverage of career counseling with children and adolescents. Updated coverage of technology and career counseling (See Chapter 8, Using Websites in Support of Career Counseling and Chapter 9, Building and Using a Virtual Career Center).