Career Counseling By Mark L. Savickas (2011). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0980-4

Abstract

Reviewsaccompanied with intense meta-analytic research and statistical data, a clearer understanding of the issues discussed is presented. It unravels the process of assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and program evaluation associated with behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies.With the prominence of an inclusive form of education in schools, the knowledge provided by this compilation -one that addresses special education, school psychology as well as clinical psychology -is an indeed welcome guide to schools in general and specifically to institutions with a special education system. This interdisciplinary approach eradicates an insular concept towards the abovementioned areas of psychology, and helps to better address the mental health needs of young individuals. It assists schools in improving their practice, to look into the active participation, achievement, and retention of marginalised students in an institution. The lack of existing literature in this area further illuminates the potential usefulness of this guide.

Expanding the Impact of the Psychology of Working: Engaging Psychology in the Struggle for Decent Work and Human Rights

“…The ethical stance that we have adopted here is constructed around the belief that people have a natural striving to engage in creative and constructive work; indeed, when people have access to decent work, they are more likely to experience individual well-being and more likely to contribute to the welfare of their communities (Carr et al, 2012;Guichard, 2013;Lent & Brown, 2013;Savickas, 2011). As we have argued, access to decent work that offers opportunities for achievements and meaning is a central aspect of being alive in the world.…”

“…The sense of being able to accomplish tasks-to create and contribute-is integral in many aspects of work and indeed fosters the sense of aliveness that was mentioned earlier (Blustein, in press;Parker, 2014;Savickas, 2011). As a means of understanding the need for accomplishment and contribution, the PWF incorporated Ryan and Deci's (2000) work on self-determination theory to delineate how people manage their striving for motivating and meaningful tasks.…”

“…Psychology has historically provided rich insights into the nature of how people manage changes in their lives and contexts. In recognition of the changing and uncertain nature of the global economy, career development scholars (e.g., Guichard, 2009Guichard, , 2013Lent & Brown, 2013;Savickas, 2011Savickas, , 2013Savickas et al, 2009) have introduced career-and self-management models that have been designed to help individuals assume a proactive stance in creating their own career possibilities. These models do not necessarily focus on increasing access to decent work but do assist individuals in developing needed psychological skills to navigate the increasingly uncertain landscape of work opportunities, expanding personal awareness, empowerment, and the implementation of meaningful choices (Guichard, 2009;Lent & Brown, 2013;Nota & Rossier, 2015).…”