Vocational Identity at Work: Mediating Between Essence and Occupation

✍ Scribed by Mark C. Rehfuss

• Book ID: 102287600
• Publisher: American Counseling Association
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 296 KB
• Volume: 51
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0889-4019
• DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-0045.2003.tb00609.x

✦ Synopsis

This case report presents the thoughts and experiences of a professional mediator. The narrative tells the story of a 46‐year‐old Caucasian woman who has overcome numerous barriers only to find herself in the midst of a formidable career crisis. The crisis originated when powerful people in her field attempted to force her to act in ways that were incongruent with her self‐concept and vocational identity. She has come to the career counselor seeking direction and an effective resolution of her career crisis.