Wendy K. Killam, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC, is a professor in the Department of Human Services at Stephen F. Austin State University.Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed counselor and professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University.Rebecca E. Michel, PhD, LCPC, is an assistant professor and doctoral coordinator within the Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University.

• CONTENTSContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. High School GraduatesRebecca E. MichelCase Vignette: AlejandroDescription of the PopulationHistorical Career Paths for High School GraduatesCareer Obstacles Facing High School GraduatesCareer Development Needs of High School GraduatesSupports for High School GraduatesCareer Counseling Interventions With High School GraduatesRevisiting the Case of AlejandroAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences2. Community College StudentsKathryn S. Jaekel and Carrie A. KortegastCase Vignette: NicoleThe Role of Community CollegesDescription of Community College StudentsHistorical Career Paths of Community College StudentsHistory of Career ObstaclesExpected Career Development Needs of Community College StudentsNeeded Supports and Relevant Career Counseling InterventionsRevisiting the Case of NicoleAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences3. Traditional-Aged College GraduatesRebecca E. MichelCase Vignette: NancyDescription of the PopulationHistorical PerspectiveChallenges for College GraduatesThe Needs of Emerging AdultsSupports for College GraduatesCareer Counseling With College GraduatesRevisiting the Case of NancyAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences4. Nontraditional Higher Education StudentsSusan R. BarclayCase Vignette: NessaDescription of the PopulationHistorical Career Paths/Choices AvailableHistory of Nontraditional Student ChallengesExpected Career Development NeedsSupports in PlaceCareer Counseling InterventionsConclusionRevisiting the Case of NessaAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences5. Dual-Career CouplesKatherine M. HermannCase Vignette: Rachel and AndrewDual-Career CouplesHistorical Career Paths Typically TakenHistory of Career ObstaclesExpected Career Development NeedsSupports in PlaceRelevant Career Counseling InterventionsRevisiting the Case of Rachel and AndrewAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences6. Stay-at-Home Mothers Returning to WorkSuzanne Degges-WhiteCase Vignette: SandyWho Stays at Home to Raise Children?Obstacles to Finding and Keeping a JobFacilitative Circumstances and Helpful ResourcesRelevant Career Counseling PracticesRevisiting the Case of SandyAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences7. Working ParentsRebecca E. Michel and Eric J. MichelCase Vignette: Philip and LauraDescription of the PopulationHistorical OverviewCareer Development NeedsCareer Development SupportsRelevant Career Counseling InterventionsRevisiting the Case of Philip and LauraAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences8. Midlife Adults: At 40, the Eyes Had It, Now at 50, the Career Does! When Career Vision Begins to BlurKevin B. StoltzCase Vignette: ZekDescription of the PopulationHistorical OverviewBarriers to Career TransitionResources for Midlife Transition CounselingMeeting the Career Transition Needs of Midlife ClientsRevisiting the Case of ZekAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences9. Older AdultsWendy K. Killam and Bill WeberCase Vignette: JohnDescription of the PopulationHistorical PerspectiveChallenges Faced by Older WorkersFuture TrendsRevisiting the Case of JohnReferences10. VeteransWendy K. Killam, Bill Weber, Tony Michael, and Chad LukeCase Vignette: MarkDescription of the PopulationHistorical Paths and Career ChallengesExpected Career Development NeedsSupports in PlaceRevisiting the Case of MarkReferences11. CaregiversNakeshi L. Dyer and Jonie OliverCase Vignette: SharonThe Diverse Caregiver PopulationTraditional Career PathsHistory of Career ObstaclesExpected Career Development NeedsSupports in Place for Caregivers Returning to WorkRelevant Career Counseling InterventionsConclusionRevisiting the Case of SharonReferences12. Teen MothersDiandra J. PrescodCase Vignette: WilhelMeeting the Career Counseling Needs of Unwed Teen MothersExpected Career Development NeedsRevisiting the Case of WilhelAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences13. Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsRobert A. DobmeierCase Vignette: YvetteDescription of the PopulationHistorical Career Paths/Choices AvailableHistory of Career ObstaclesExpected Career Development NeedsServices for Incarcerated Older AdultsCareer Counseling InterventionsRevisiting the Case of YvetteAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences14. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender IndividualsJane Rheineck, Suzanna M. Wise, and Jakendra D. WilliamsCase Vignette: DillonCareer Counseling Needs Within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) CommunityHistorical PerspectiveExpected Career Development NeedsEffective Career Counseling InterventionsUnderstanding the Unique Needs of Transgender Clients in the WorkplaceTransgender Clients’ Experiences in the WorkplaceRecommendations for Working With Clients Who Identify as TransgenderRevisiting the Case of DillonAdditional Resource SuggestionsReferences15. Culturally Diverse WomenRicardo PhippsCase Vignette: JackieCareer Development of Women of ColorCareer Development of Religious Minority WomenCareer Development of Women With DisabilitiesCurrent Challenges Faced by Culturally Diverse WomenTheory and Techniques in Career Counseling With Culturally Diverse WomenConclusionRevisiting the Case of JackieReferences16. Culturally Diverse MenAnne G. Morring, Andre Joachim, Beheshteh Abdi, Wendy K. Killam, and Suzanne Degges-WhiteCase Vignette: ReggieCareer Counseling Considerations for African American MenCareer BarriersExpected Career Development NeedsCareer Counseling Considerations for Latino MenCareer Counseling Considerations With Asian American MenCareer Counseling Interventions and Techniques for Diverse MenRevisiting the Case of ReggieReferencesAppendicesAppendix A: Interventions for High School GraduatesBranching Out on the Family Tree of CareersBridge of Life: Creating a Career PathCareer TreeComputer-Generated Career Trading Cards: Envisioning Going ProThe Key to Your Treasure BoxThe Road to SuccessAppendix B: Interventions for Community College GraduatesThe Career JarThink TankYou’ve Got Skills! Making the Most Out of the Skills You PossessAppendix C: Interventions for Traditional College GraduatesCarnation Career CollageReading Between the LinesAppendix D: Interventions for Nontraditional Higher Education StudentsGetting a Life!Getting Smart: Setting Smart Goals in Career ExplorationHow Do You Like Your Ps and Carrots?Appendix E: Interventions for Dual-Career CouplesPower 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 WorkLyrics of My LifeMaximizing Unemployment: Empowering Females for Workforce ReentryAppendix G: Interventions for Working ParentsGive Me FiveSharing Recipes for SuccessAppendix H: Interventions for Midlife AdultsCareer WalkaboutLost in TimeAppendix I: Interventions for Older AdultsCareer Timeline: Highs and LowsEmotionally Focused Career Portfolio Processing Interventions for Mature AdultsAppendix J: Interventions for VeteransCareer GenogramCareer Strategy and Tactics-Planned HappenstanceCounterintelligence: Career Myths for VeteransCreating a “Soup Sandwich” Out of Career ExplorationFlagging the Career Minefield“Flight Simulated” Job InterviewOn the Double: Developing a Job Interview ScriptReframing Your Career House“Semper Fi-Able” TraitsThe “Squared Away” ResumeWho’s Got Your 6?Appendix K: Interventions for CaregiversA Playlist for Empowerment: Songs in the Key of Your LifeFrom Reporting to ResumesGetting Rid of GhostsAppendix L: Interventions for Teen MothersConquering Choices and Challenges: Career Map CoconstructionReconceptualizing Career Identity: Utilizing Strengths to Transcend DomainsAppendix M: Interventions for Formerly Incarcerated IndividualsThe Road Not Taken: Exploring Career Journey as Life StoryUnveiling Institutional Barriers While Empowering Individuals for SuccessAppendix N: Interventions for Diverse IndividualsCareer Crossroads: Supporting Transgender Clients in TransitionCareer Exploration of Transgender Youth Through SandtrayComing Out at WorkCo-constructing the Career Story: Working With Diverse ClientsAppendix O: Interventions Using SandtraySandtray Genogram Variation 1Sandtray Genogram Variation 2Sandtray Genogram Variation 3Uncovering Solutions to Career ChallengesAppendix P: Appendices ReferencesIndex