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Myths, Metaphors, and Moxie: The 3Ms Of Career Counseling

✍ Scribed by NORMAN AMUNDSON

Publisher: American Counseling Association
Year: 1997
Tongue: English
Weight: 565 KB
Volume: 34
Category: Article
ISSN: 0022-0787
DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-1920.1997.tb00461.x

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✦ Synopsis

The focus of this article is on the concepts of myth, metaphor, and moxie as they relate to r e h i n g within career counseling. Implications for the practice and training of counselors are also discussed.

In an earlier article (Amundson, 1995b). I described the importance of reframing within career counseling. The notion of reframing is based on a constructivist view of the perceptual process. Cade and OHanlon (1993) defined reframing as the process whereby a counselor "provides or encourages the development of a new or alternative frame or meaning to a situation (either directly or indirectly)" (p. 11 1). Clients who come for career counseling have usually tried some actions on their own initiative, but have run into roadblocks and may be unsure how to continue (Amundson. 1995a). Within this context, the career counselor becomes involved with the client in a collaborative effort to reframe the situation and develop additional action plans.

The process of reframing within career counseling can proceed on several levels. Many clients have expectations (myths) that need to be challenged and reformulated. Metaphors also can play an important part in the change process as counselors attempt to provide alternate frames of reference. Regarding reframing behavioral action, the concept of "moxie" seems to hold some promise. The focus of this article is on the concepts of myth, metaphor, and moxie as they relate to reframing within career counseling.

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