Archetypal narratives in career counselling: A chaos theory application

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Pryor, Robert G. L. and Bright, Jim E. H.. (2008). Archetypal narratives in career counselling: A chaos theory application. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. 8(2), pp. 71 - 82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-008-9138-8
AuthorsPryor, Robert G. L. and Bright, Jim E. H.
Abstract

This paper seeks to extend previous work on narrative career counselling by considering the role of plot within clients’ narratives. Seven archetypal narratives derived from the work of Booker (2004) are introduced that represent systems of meaning to provide insight into how individuals interpret their experience. These plots can be understood within the Chaos Theory of Careers (CTC) in terms of the attractors contained within the client narratives. Identifying the plots provides new insights into the nature of career development difficulties and how client stories may be reformulated.

Year2008
JournalInternational Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance
Journal citation8 (2), pp. 71 - 82
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
ISSN1573-1782
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-008-9138-8
Scopus EID2-s2.0-45849123470
Page range71 - 82
Research GroupSchool of Education
Place of publicationNetherlands
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