Norman Valdez

June 2, 2014
Published by Norman Valdez on June 2, 2014
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What happens when you don’t make the NHL? A qualitative investigation of the experiences of retired major junior hockey players

By Lauren K. McCoy (Cannexus16 GSEP Award Winner) Research on career and life transitions has expanded to include unique sport transitions facing elite athletes. However, the psychological, social, and physical adjustments associated with athletic career transition and retirement continue to be under-researched (Smith & McManus, 2008), despite a significant body of literature suggesting that athletes who lack transitional coping…
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May 30, 2014
Published by Norman Valdez on May 30, 2014
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Careering

By putting together some of the most interesting articles on career counselling and career development each week, CareerWise aims to keep you current, enrich your work […]
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May 29, 2014
Published by Norman Valdez on May 29, 2014
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Working with youth transitioning out of care: Information for practitioners

By Chelsea L. Arsenault (Cannexus15 GSEP Award Winner) The transition to adulthood encompasses a number of major life changes and decisions that significantly influence an individual’s career development. (Biehal & Wade, 1996; Creed et al., 2011; Young et al., 2011). Youth living in residential child care centres face a number of distinct challenges as they leave care and transition…
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May 28, 2014
Published by Norman Valdez on May 28, 2014
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Grieving after job loss: Honouring the loss and instilling hope

By Jessica Isenor (Cannexus16 GSEP Award Winner) Losing one’s job can be a difficult experience with which to cope. It can lead to a host of physical and mental health problems (McKee-Ryan, Song, Wanberg, & Kinicki, 2005) as well as relationship difficulties (Harris & Isenor, 2010). There are also those who derive much of their core identity from their…
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May 27, 2014
Published by Norman Valdez on May 27, 2014
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Editor’s Note: When is a barrier not a barrier?

I don’t like the words “barriers to employment.” Maybe it’s just me succumbing to the legendary Canadian political correctness, but the term “barrier” just sounds so […]
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