CERIC 2012 Annual Report now available
Depicting a very busy and fruitful year, the 2012 Annual Report reflects on CERIC’s continued commitment to providing enhanced and accessible supports to career
UK learns about career development in Canada
An article written by CERIC to give an overview of career development in Canada has been published in the launch issue of Career Matters, the magazine of the new
Summer issue of Careering focuses on Mental Health
The Summer 2013 issue of Careering magazine is now available and it explores the theme of “Mental Health.”
National Challenge seeks ideas to promote career development in Canada
In recognition of CERIC’s 10th anniversary in 2014, The Counselling Foundation of Canada is funding the launch of an online competition this summer to solicit ideas and create a
Editor’s Note
In 2013, mental health is being put at the top of the agenda in Canada. Last January, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) released its National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety, to promote good mental health practices in the workplace; May 6-12 was Mental Health week, CMHA’s annual national awareness and education week; CMHA and Partners for Mental Health (PFMH) organized the Not Myself Today workplace mental health campaign across Canada, which ran from May 9 to June 6, culminating with a national Not Myself Day @ Work on June 6.
Career Briefs
National Challenge seeks ideas to promote career development in Canada
In recognition of CERIC’s 10th anniversary, The Counselling Foundation of Canada is launching an online competition this summer to solicit ideas and create a national dialogue that can enhance and promote the image of career development in Canada.
Being a Mindful Employer
By Richard Frost
Helping employers to support staff with psychological and mental health conditions
“The vision for a psychologically healthy and safe workplace is one that actively works to prevent harm to worker psychological health, including in negligent, reckless, or intentional ways, and promotes psychological well-being.” Such is the ambition of a new National Standard of Canada: Psychological health and safety in the workplace1 published in January 2013.
10 Questions for Jennifer
Jennifer Browne is the Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She has worked in the area of career development in both community/non-profit and post-secondary settings.
Career Counselling & Mental Health: Bridging the Gap
By Tara Shuster
As career professionals, we encounter a large number of people with some kind of mental health issue, yet most of us do not have any specific training in the mental health field. This can lead to feelings of ineffectiveness and frustration. A well-publicized statistic is that one in five people experience some form of mental health issue in their life. As such, it’s not surprising that many of our clients may be struggling with something – especially when you consider the stress they’re under.