The intersection between mental health and career counselling: An ongoing discussion

October 23, 2012By

By Barbara Smith (Cannexus11 GSEP Winner) The relationships between unemployment and mental health are well documented (Herr, 1989). Okasha (2005) notes that the rate of mental health disorders has been closely related to economic, social and cultural conditions. The World Health Organization (2004) states that “economic instability [has] been linked to increased levels of psychiatric symptomatology and psychiatric morbidity”…

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The Intersection Between Mental Health and Career Counselling: An Ongoing Discussion

December 1, 2011By

By Barbara Smith The relationships between unemployment and mental health are well documented (Herr, 1989). Okasha (2005) notes that the rate of mental health disorders has been closely related to economic, social and cultural conditions. The World Health Organization (2004) states that “economic instability [has] been linked to increased levels of psychiatric symptomatology and psychiatric morbidity”…

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Allyship terms, tips and tools to support career development work

January 19, 2021By

Applying a social justice lens to career development work enables practitioners to assist clients while challenging the status quo as allies and advocates Natasha Caverley and Kathy Offet-Gartner  Being referred to as an ally is a gift. It is a privilege and an honour, but also humbling and daunting. Once allyship is recognized, the ally carries the responsibility to…

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Community-based workers: A practitioner-researcher’s agenda

April 4, 2018By 0 comment

By Angela M. Contreras (Cannexus19 GSEP Award Winner) Community workers are those who provide direct or indirect services to or for the benefit of members of vulnerable communities. Some are paid, some are unpaid. Some are full-time employees, others are part-timers. Some occupy permanent positions, others are short-term contract employees. Some are men, most are women. I also consider necessary to add that community…

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Helping international students ‘find their voice’ through identity exploration

January 19, 2021By

Self-awareness can positively affect students’ employment outcomes Antonio Fadda Career development tailored to international students is a necessary component of a broader institutional educational strategy that involves many stakeholders. However, barriers hamper co-operation between organizations that offer career and personal development services to international students (e.g. higher-education institutions, non-profit and grassroots organizations). Drawing from my…

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Modern ethical dilemmas for career professionals

February 4, 2020By

Complex ethical scenarios clients and students may present, and considerations for practitioner response Amy Smith As the complexity of the world of work increases, so do the possible ethical dilemmas that career development professionals face. The decisions and practices of employers and HR professionals, jobseekers and career practitioners all collide in the ethical landscape of…

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