Savickas's Theory

                When I first chose to write about Savickas’s postmodern or Constructivist theory, I didn’t know how thoroughly enjoyable it would be to look deeper into this particular theory. When we did our discussion post, I was able to answer the questions based off of myself reading the article (Savickas, 1995), and received a decent grade. So when the discussion 6 post was assigned, and chosen to do this particular theory, I didn’t realize how much I enjoy Savickas’s theory. When I read the article again, I began to think about it in different ways.

                Primarily, I focused on how I would use this theory in a counseling session. Since I am going into school counseling, I thought about using this theory within a school. As I stated in my discussion post, my goal is to work within a high school. This theory will work wonders in a high school. The reason: High school students are given some of the most difficult decisions to make. Some of the students are considering college, some different majors, some even may be confused what they really want to do in their future lives. Savickas’s theory can help them.

                By allowing them to focus on themselves and listen to their story, we, together, can help find themes within their narrative to help answer the questions that they are struggling finding the answers to. I also want to go into these sessions looking at constructivist theory as in a subjective phenomenon. I believe, as stated in Savickas, “indecision is part of the normal experience that occurs when people are about to lose their place” (Savickas, 1995). The reason I side with it being more of a subjective phenomenon then an objective phenomenon is because of personal experience.

                When I was graduating high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I thought I wanted to do marketing, so I entered as a Business Administration major. That lasted all of a semester, I then changed to a Communication major. That lasted all the way up until I was a junior in college. After that, I entered my final as an Education and Psychology interdisciplinary studies major. But I wanted to work within higher education. Finally, I found my passion within school counseling, and I never have felt better.

                With going into meeting a student and using this theory, the understanding that it is a normal experience within their transformative faze, we can come to a mutual understanding. The hope will be that students will feel more relaxed and not have me think that I am judging them. With this, I hope to gain a mutual respect with my students so that I can help them with their indecision and help them find the best career for them.

Resources

Savickas, M. (1995). Constructivist counseling for career indecision. The Career Development Quarterly, 43(4), 363-373.