Go beyond theory to show students how to apply principles in a counseling setting with Sharf, APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING, 5th Edition, International Edition. Useful for practicing counselors and counselors-in-training, Sharf covers three major theoretical areas (trait and type, life-span and special-focus theories), then discusses theoretical integration with each theory providing a unique perspective on career development. The text features numerous case examples, discusses practical and theoretical career assessment, and integrates labor-market information with career theory. Highly praised for its clear writing style, useful case examples and diversity coverage, Sharf strikes the ideal balance between theory and application.

Part 1 Trait and Type Theories
- Trait and Factor Theory
- Occupations: Information and Theory
- Work Adjustment Theory
etc.

Part 2 Life - Span Theory
- Career Development in Childood
- Adolescent Career Development
- Late Adolescent and Adult Career Development
etc.

Part 3 Special Focus Theories
- Constructivist and Narrative Approaches to Career Development
- Relational Approaches to Career Development
- Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory
etc.

Part 4 Theoretical Integration
- Theories in Combination