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By Richard Hamilton. Unemployment can have a profoundly adverse impact on our client’s self-esteem and motivation. Clients come to us with some feeling of failure, fully focused on their short comings rather than their strengths; we need to move that self-doubt out of the way. By exploring our client’s interests and related successes, we can help reconstruct self-esteem and activate motivation. You may be thinking, “Who has the time to explore our client’s lives, uncovering hidden interests and mining for strengths?”. Our instinct is to move to action, resume writing,…
By Richard Hamilton. Amongst the many innovations that the founders of Solution- Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) have introduced to the world of counselling is the exploration of pre-session changes. These changes can lead to a treasure trove of useful motivational strategies, if you know how to tap into them. Research has shown that 40% of clients have made some improvement to their problem prior to their first session (deShazer and Berg), however clients will not reveal these improvements unless asked; that’s a lot of valuable information hidden away. Accessing this information…
By Daisy Wright. Since it’s the start of the new year, I think it would be a good idea to think of what’s ahead for you as you board flight 2016. Let me ask you a few questions: Have you set any specific goals for the year? If you haven’t, it means you have indirectly set one, and it is to remain where you are. Have you decided if you will be a passenger or the pilot of your career this year? It’s up to you to determine if you…
By Sharon Graham. The new year is an opportunity to set new goals. We resolve to get a new job, earn a better income, establish our own business, and learn something new. But, sometimes we miss the mark. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:21 This passage from the Bible suggests that what you treasure is very evident in your thoughts and actions. But, if you are focusing on physical prosperity, you may be missing far greater spiritual treasures. This year, before you finalize your New Year’s…
By Daisy Wright. Stop comparing yourself to others. That is, on the assumption that it’s something you often do. Do you find yourself saying things like: “She always seem to have it all together; what’s the matter with me?” “He gets all the attention in meetings; why I can’t I?” “Why did she get the promotion over me? We have the same qualifications.” Have you ever said any of the above, or something that close? We all do, at some point or another. We should stop these comparisons. Oscar Wilde…
Are you regularly watching TED Talks? If you’re not, you are missing out on free professional development. To give your clients the best chance for success, you need to remain on the leading edge. TED.com is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. The organization believes passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. For this reason, they have built a free clearinghouse that offers knowledge and inspiration from the world’s most inspired thinkers. Here’s a compilation of Ted Talks recommended by Career Professionals…