Question: Part 1: Fictional Characters Development
As a group, develop four fictional individuals that may seek career counseling, be sure to include:
Basic demographics such as age, sex, race, and education
Career development thus far
Reason for entering career counseling
Any unique problems that may influence the counseling session (e.g., disability, economic problems, emotional problems)
Part 2: Matching Fictional Characters with Theory
Match each fictional character to one of the five theories covered thus far in the course. Using the theory matched with the fictional character, write a brief explanation of how you would present the theory to the individual.
Using the theory explained to that individual, state the basic steps you will utilize to provide career counseling for the individual, consider including:
Information needed for the initial assessment
Tools utilized in the assessment process
Steps in the career development process
Two resources the client may find useful
Assignments client needs to perform in order to progress in their career development
Part 3: Presentation
Create a 12-15-slide presentation that captures the following:
The four fictional characters
An explanation of how you would explain one of the five theories covered in class to each fictional character
The basic steps that would be utilized to provide career counseling to each fictional character
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards:
2.F.4.a. Theories and models of career development, counseling, and decision making.
2.F.4.b. Approaches for conceptualizing the interrelationships among and between work, mental well-being, relationships, and other life roles and factors.
2.F.4.d. Approaches for assessing the conditions of the work environment on clients' life experiences.
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