Journeys to professional excellence : stories of courage, innovation, and risk-taking in the lives of noted psychologists and counselors /

Journeys to Professional Excellence: Stories of Courage, Innovation, and Risk-Taking in the Lives of Noted Psychologists and Counselors edited by Frederic P. Bemak and Robert K. Conyne explores the professional journeys of well-known psychologists and counselors, examining factors that contributed t...

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Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Bemak, Fred (Editor), Conyne, Robert K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Inc, 2018.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Journeys to Professional Excellence: Stories of Courage, Innovation, and Risk-Taking in the Lives of Noted Psychologists and Counselors edited by Frederic P. Bemak and Robert K. Conyne explores the professional journeys of well-known psychologists and counselors, examining factors that contributed to their successes and struggles in the field. Powerful narratives cover the challenges and joys related to ethnic identity; moving from poverty; finding significance; dealing with immigrant status; exploring public policy; challenging the status quo; experiencing serendipity and exploring one's way; moving into new professional roles; and taking risks. These stories will ignite passion in future psychologists and counselors by helping them reflect on the relationship between their own personal and professional identities.
Physical Description:1 online resource (198 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9781071800669 (ebook) :