Tips & Training

According to the Canadian Psychological Association, it is estimated that 76% of Canadians identify as having experienced a traumatic event, and about 8% of them develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....

Are you familiar with Cesar Millan, the TV personality and “dog whisperer”? In one episode of his show, we meet a Black American man named Brandon whose dog, Kobe, is...

Addressing workplace trauma – whether that be trauma that occurs in the workplace or the effects of trauma that come into the workplace through the personal histories of staff and...

In the workplace, trauma responses can present in different ways, which may include “absenteeism, increased distraction, task avoidance, accidents, loss of motivation, irritability with co-workers, and increased conflict.” This listicle...

High employee turnover rates continue to plague organizations following the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. The career development sector is not immune to these challenges and will need to...

At the end of each of the 43 chapters in the book Career Theories and Models at Work: Ideas for Practice, authors provided a page of practice points. What can...

Whether you're looking for opportunities to network in person or advance your learning in a virtual space, there are numerous opportunities at conferences taking place over the next few months....

“But I don’t know what I’m good at.” “I’m just doing my job.” “I don’t know how to market myself.” “I don’t know what makes me different from others.” The...

In Part 1 of this two-part series, I explored six common interferences that can potentially get in the way of a client having a successful stress leave.  Identifying problems is...

Want to become a career development practitioner? Already working in the field, and want to upgrade your skills? Certificate programs are available at post-secondary institutions and through career development organizations...