archivecareer counselling

Over the years I have come to appreciate that success with clients isn't always about them achieving employment. While obtaining labour market attachment is often the underlying goal – and...

I recently had the opportunity to attend the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCDPP) Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy in Norway. A total of 33...

My work environment and my job were changing dramatically, I had lost my father to suicide, my mom was going through cancer treatments for a second time and my only...

Career professionals are career advocates. We believe in the power of career development. We educate clients about what’s happening in the labour market. But what about our own professional development?...

Just as in the visual arts, counselling can capture a beautiful moment. This moment, in my definition, arises out of the encounter between the client and the counsellor – and...

This year, one of my children is entering high school. Between now and graduation, she will be busy researching, studying and shaping her path for the future. As a parent,...

In my opinion, our goal as career practitioners is to help the client discover who they are and help them articulate their interests, values and passions. Music has the capacity...

Believe it or not, yes they are. Research study after research study have shown that negative career thinking affects a number of career decision-making outcomes such as career indecision, goal...

The connection between education and career is a significant priority for students. According to the 2017 Freshman Survey, published by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (co-ordinated by the Higher Educational...

One aspect working in career development I love is the opportunity it provides to build hope. In my experience working primarily with university students, there have always been opportunities to...