An individual comes for career counseling feeling unmotivated and has no purpose, needing to uncover their passion and purpose.

The above statement is joint in all stages of development.

First, what method of assessment would be best? Describe.

Next, what method of testing with be appropriate to gain further insight? Describe.

Finally, projected outcomes? Expectation based on theory.

1. Write a short case study of a woman, age 50, whose kids are gone, who is feeling lost and comes in, says the above quote. Or come up with another individual and include their demographics.
2. List an assessment and testing process. Maybe you'd use the SDS, genogram, etc. Cite the resources you choose, all the data surrounding the particular test, the reliability and validity of the assessment/test, and a summary of what the test provided in the way of your client. Share the findings and how they directly relate to your client's path.

EXAMPLE CASE STUDY

Career Counseling and Development: Case Study - Janna

Case Study: Janna

Case Summary

Career development feels like a continuous process of experience and knowledge gained oneself. Vocational psychology has been shaped by the theory that explains significant facts (APA, 2016). Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) and Holland's Theory of Social Cognitive Career Theory es provide representation and description of career development. This paper compares SCT and Holland's Theory of Vocational types.

Janna, a 36-year-old lawyer, African American female, college graduate psychology degree, enjoys helping others, struggling with her career path, and recently resigned. Janna has grown tired and resentful of her current career-long hours and the demands placed on her.

Demographic Data

Today's Date: April 27, 2023

Client Name: Janna

Date of Birth: N/AAge at Intake: 36-years-old

Marital Status: N/A Ethnicity: African American

Prior Treatment, if known: Counseling - Depression

Place of residence: presumed to be residing by herself.

Goals in Counseling

• Identify career choices and pursuits.
• Explore self-efficacy beliefs.
• Previous career outcomes and expectations of future career
• Identify interests, skills, and values better match with career choices.
• Develop strategies enabling Janna to address and overcome any barriers or obstacles she may face, keeping her from achieving her goals by working and helping others.

Interventions

• Self-efficiency assessment - helps identify beliefs and areas of self-doubt, redirecting negative perspective.
• Career exploration - matching Janna's interests, skills, and values with career options.
• Goal setting - developing long-term and short-term goals aligning with Janna's career aspirations.
• Skill building - working with Janna to identify strengths and weaknesses and to dissolve any barriers or obstacles hindering Janna. From choosing a career or a different path (Swanson, J.L, & Fouad, N. A. 2020, Ch. 11).
• Holland's theory suggests that individuals have a more significant

the opportunity of being happy and productive.

And successful in their choice of the profession when they choose a career compatible with their passion, achieving a higher level of success (Swanson, J.L. & Fouad, N.A., 2020, Ch. 7). Counseling and guiding an individual in selecting a good career path one has a better chance of working harder and achieving their goals. Many achieve remarkable success within careers they are not genuinely happy with, and at what expense?

Social Cognitive Career Theory implies that individuals are influenced by social backgrounds, age, race, gender, and economic status (Swanson, J.L. & Fouad, N.A., 2020, Ch. 11). Janna may be experiencing systematic barriers and discrimination in her current career path. Being African American may have influenced her career decisions and experiences many minority groups may face. Janna faced racial and gender biases in the workplace, leading to her resignation.

Summary

Hollands' theory hypothesize Janna's personality and potential career path in helping other. Holland's theory suggests that individuals with social personalities thrive in careers interacting with society.

Assessing Janna's actions and behaviors, deciding to resign from her current position at the law firm steams from systematic barriers and discrimination. Seeking Counseling for depression and career change, is Janna taking control of her life, happiness, and well-being. Considering internal and external factors, personality, and backgrounds is crucial when addressing career path decisions and choices, coupled with one's passion.

References

APA, (2016). American Psychology Association; Guidelines for integrating the Rolf of Work and Career into Profession Psychology Practice.

Retrieved from:Guidelines for Integration of Vocational Psychology (apa.org)

Swanson, J.l. & Fouad, N.A. (2020, Ch 7.) Career theory and practice: Learning through case studies (4^th ed.).