Career Construction Counseling With a Mid‐Career Black Man

Abstract

Career construction counseling for a mid‐career Black man is examined. The author implemented a case study design and purposively selected the participant. The intervention and follow‐up occurred over a period of 21 months, and the Career Construction Interview (CCI; Savickas, ) was used to gather data. Savickas's 8‐step strategy was followed to complete the participant's life portrait. After the intervention, the participant demonstrated an improved sense of self and willingness to deal more adaptively with career–life‐related challenges. More research is needed to determine the long‐term effects of this kind of intervention and to show its applicability in group contexts.