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stig·ma: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person (English Oxford Dictionary). Lisa’s story: My views on disability have evolved dramatically. When I first started employment...

There’s a Canada Career Month? Yes, yes there is. Although this may be the first time you’ve heard of it. Canada Career Month is spearheaded by the Outreach and Advocacy...

Throughout human history, cultures have used the power of myths, legends, folklore and sharing circles to help them understand who they are, their place in the world and their role...

Life is full of awkward situations that demand some measure of personal courage. Let’s face it, meeting people or starting something new can be uncomfortable. As grown-ups though, we know...

Mentorship provides individuals with the advice and information needed to navigate corporate and interpersonal structures. It creates the space to learn from individuals who have gone through the “ropes” themselves...

On Oct. 17, 2018, history was made in Canada when cannabis was legalized for recreational use. Consumers responded enthusiastically, with high demand leaving store shelves bare in the weeks after...

Ask most people about online counselling and their assumption is that the work will be done using video. After all, it seems the closest to face-to-face work. Unfortunately, there are...

When we look at the world today, it is clear that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) has a huge impact on our day-to-day lives. There is no better example...

Job interviews can rattle even the most seasoned job candidates. This isn’t surprising given that the stakes are high. It’s common for applicants to be anxious about their qualifications, about...

Why do some clients thrive regardless of the challenges they face and others seem to crumble at the slightest difficulty? What can career development practitioners do to help clients succeed...