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ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT. Dr. Norman Amundson University of British Columbia, Canada [email protected]. Social and Economic Challenges. Globalization Technological and Informational Advances Demographic Shifts. Challenges to Personal and Working Life. Faster Pace Increased Complexity - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENTACTIVE ENGAGEMENT
Dr. Norman AmundsonUniversity of British Columbia,
Social and Economic Challenges
Social and Economic Challenges
Globalization Technological and Informational Advances Demographic Shifts
Globalization Technological and Informational Advances Demographic Shifts
Challenges to Personal and Working Life
Challenges to Personal and Working Life
Faster Pace Increased Complexity Greater Unpredictability
Faster Pace Increased Complexity Greater Unpredictability
Responding to ChallengesResponding to Challenges
Imagination Flexibility Risk taking Curiosity Team work Focused and Inspired effort
Imagination Flexibility Risk taking Curiosity Team work Focused and Inspired effort
Clients often come forward with a “crisis of imagination”. What is
needed is a counselling approach that is consistent with the challenge that is
being presented.
Clients often come forward with a “crisis of imagination”. What is
needed is a counselling approach that is consistent with the challenge that is
being presented.
Current Counselling PracticeCurrent Counselling Practice
Problems are narrowly defined Standard set periods of time for discussion Over reliance on verbal counselling
methods Space is unimaginative and cramped Social and cultural contexts are not
considered
Problems are narrowly defined Standard set periods of time for discussion Over reliance on verbal counselling
methods Space is unimaginative and cramped Social and cultural contexts are not
considered
A More Actively Engaged Counselling Approach
A More Actively Engaged Counselling Approach
Holistic orientation (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual)
Redesigning counselling space Flexible scheduling and reflective breaks Increased attention to cultural sensitivity Broader range of counselling strategies
(more attention to visual/body movement)
Holistic orientation (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual)
Redesigning counselling space Flexible scheduling and reflective breaks Increased attention to cultural sensitivity Broader range of counselling strategies
(more attention to visual/body movement)
Knowing WHOM
Knowing WHY
Knowing HOW
The Intelligent Career, (Arthur, Claman & De Fillippi, 1995)
Pursuing an Intelligent Career
Knowing WhyKnowing Why
Finding meaning and purpose Making a difference Contributing Finding your passion Addressing significant values
Finding meaning and purpose Making a difference Contributing Finding your passion Addressing significant values
Knowing HowKnowing How
Skill Development Lifelong learning Formal and informal education Work Experience Volunteer Experience
Skill Development Lifelong learning Formal and informal education Work Experience Volunteer Experience
Knowing HowKnowing How
Skill Development Lifelong learning Formal and informal education Work Experience Volunteer Experience
Skill Development Lifelong learning Formal and informal education Work Experience Volunteer Experience
Knowing WhomKnowing Whom
Relationships Colleagues Staff Managers Clients Social
Relationships Colleagues Staff Managers Clients Social
Expanding the Intelligent Career Model to Include Additional Dimensions
Expanding the Intelligent Career Model to Include Additional Dimensions
An Expanded HorizonAn Expanded Horizon
FLEXIBILITY
MOLD
MOULD
MOLE-D
VISION
Expanding HorizonsExpanding Horizons
HEALTH
2008
The 3 M’s of Career Development, (Amundson, 2008)
FlexibilityFlexibility
Innovation/ Creativity Exploring New Possibilities Pioneering Risk Taking Resilience Accepting Uncertainty and Paradox
Innovation/ Creativity Exploring New Possibilities Pioneering Risk Taking Resilience Accepting Uncertainty and Paradox
HealthHealth
Balanced Living Knowing When to Stop or Slow Down Managing the Workload Seeking the Optimal Level of Challenge Optimism Agency and Self-efficacy
Balanced Living Knowing When to Stop or Slow Down Managing the Workload Seeking the Optimal Level of Challenge Optimism Agency and Self-efficacy
Vision: Sight and InsightVision: Sight and Insight
Expanding Perspective Acquiring Information Anticipating Change Awareness of how the Self and the
Organization are Changing Spiritual Vision - finding one’s calling
Expanding Perspective Acquiring Information Anticipating Change Awareness of how the Self and the
Organization are Changing Spiritual Vision - finding one’s calling
Counselling StrategiesCounselling Strategies
• Storytelling• Structured Exploration Exercises eg.
Pattern Identification Exercise; Multiple Perspective Taking; Career Genogram
• Visual images (wheel), drawings• Metaphors
• Storytelling• Structured Exploration Exercises eg.
Pattern Identification Exercise; Multiple Perspective Taking; Career Genogram
• Visual images (wheel), drawings• Metaphors
Career and Vocational Guidance Themes
Career and Vocational Guidance Themes
Moving IN
transition issues; making choices Moving THROUGH
Adjustment; re-assessment; competence
Moving OUTGoal setting; job search; transition
Moving IN
transition issues; making choices Moving THROUGH
Adjustment; re-assessment; competence
Moving OUTGoal setting; job search; transition
Mattering - the belief that you are worthwhile / significant
Mattering - the belief that you are worthwhile / significant
Attention Importance Reliance Personal Caring
Attention Importance Reliance Personal Caring
Positive Psychology
Valuing subjective experience - exploring well being,
contentment and satisfaction.
Positive Psychology
Valuing subjective experience - exploring well being,
contentment and satisfaction.
Personal IdentityPersonal Identity
Look for the person behind the story
Each person is more than his or her culture, gender, age,work role, physical ability, mental status, etc.
Look for the person behind the story
Each person is more than his or her culture, gender, age,work role, physical ability, mental status, etc.
Client Roles and ExpectationsClient Roles and Expectations
The Visitor - checking things out The Complainant - the unfixable problem The Customer - the motivated client
“Resistance leads to persistence - Go with the flow and increase your learning along the way”
The Visitor - checking things out The Complainant - the unfixable problem The Customer - the motivated client
“Resistance leads to persistence - Go with the flow and increase your learning along the way”
The Person is Larger than their Problem
The Person is Larger than their Problem
Don’t deny problems but leave room for an exploration of the positive
Moments of Well Being, Satisfaction and Joy
Health oriented approach
Don’t deny problems but leave room for an exploration of the positive
Moments of Well Being, Satisfaction and Joy
Health oriented approach
Second Order QuestioningSecond Order Questioning
Evidence - Listen to the reasons for the belief; and then seek any contradictory evidence
Development Perspectives of others Impact of beliefs and is there a desire to
change
Evidence - Listen to the reasons for the belief; and then seek any contradictory evidence
Development Perspectives of others Impact of beliefs and is there a desire to
change
Pattern Identification Exercise: Identification
Pattern Identification Exercise: Identification
Step One: Identify an activity from leisure, education or work that is particularly enjoyable. Think about a specific time when it was very enjoyable and a time when it wasn’t.
Step One: Identify an activity from leisure, education or work that is particularly enjoyable. Think about a specific time when it was very enjoyable and a time when it wasn’t.
Pattern Identification Exercise: Description
Pattern Identification Exercise: Description
Step Two: Describe in detail both the positive and the negative experiences. Think about the events, the people involved, feelings, thoughts, challenges, dynamics, successes, outcomes, and so on.
Step Two: Describe in detail both the positive and the negative experiences. Think about the events, the people involved, feelings, thoughts, challenges, dynamics, successes, outcomes, and so on.
Pattern Identification Exercise: Analysis
Pattern Identification Exercise: Analysis
Step Three: What does this information say about you as a person. Think about your values, interests, skills, personal style, goals - and how these merge together to define your unique patterns.
Step Three: What does this information say about you as a person. Think about your values, interests, skills, personal style, goals - and how these merge together to define your unique patterns.
Pattern Identification Exercise: Application
Pattern Identification Exercise: Application
Step Four: How can you apply the patterns to your current life/career situation
Step Four: How can you apply the patterns to your current life/career situation
Pattern Identification Exercise: Application
Pattern Identification Exercise: Application
Step Four: How can you apply the patterns to your current life/career situation
Step Four: How can you apply the patterns to your current life/career situation
What is a Portfolio?What is a Portfolio?
Life-long tool to help you discover and express who you are
A dynamic collection of materials or artifacts that summarizes and highlights your interests and accomplishments
Evidence of your potential
Life-long tool to help you discover and express who you are
A dynamic collection of materials or artifacts that summarizes and highlights your interests and accomplishments
Evidence of your potential
Questioning ProcessQuestioning Process
Story – what is behind the artifact Time line – pre and post Skills and abilities Personal characteristics Involvement of others Meaning Relating to other aspects of life
Story – what is behind the artifact Time line – pre and post Skills and abilities Personal characteristics Involvement of others Meaning Relating to other aspects of life
Telling a StoryTelling a Story
Task
Action
Results
SituationAttitude
Career ResiliencyCareer Resiliency
Personal control Flexibility Creativity Sense of purpose Flexibility Support
Personal control Flexibility Creativity Sense of purpose Flexibility Support
Optimism Determination Pos. Self-Talk Emotional expression Problem solving skills Learning
Optimism Determination Pos. Self-Talk Emotional expression Problem solving skills Learning
Springboard Stories and Metaphors
Springboard Stories and Metaphors
Increasing energy: The backswing Creating new patterns: Getting ‘unstuck’ Creating new vision: Walking the problem
Increasing energy: The backswing Creating new patterns: Getting ‘unstuck’ Creating new vision: Walking the problem
Metaphors Metaphors
• Pull Things together• Increase self efficacy by working with
familiar situations • Natural flow between reality and
metaphors • Communication tool • Multiple metaphors expand creativity
• Pull Things together• Increase self efficacy by working with
familiar situations • Natural flow between reality and
metaphors • Communication tool • Multiple metaphors expand creativity
Client Initiated MetaphorsClient Initiated Metaphors
• Dynamic Dialogue • Extension • Time-line
• Dynamic Dialogue • Extension • Time-line
Counsellor Responsive Metaphors
Counsellor Responsive Metaphors
• Active Listening • Encouragement
• Active Listening • Encouragement
Counsellor Initiated Metaphoric Exercises
Counsellor Initiated Metaphoric Exercises
• Perspectives of Others• Changing Conceptual Frameworks• Parallel Metaphoric Imagery• The Collective
• Perspectives of Others• Changing Conceptual Frameworks• Parallel Metaphoric Imagery• The Collective
Exploring and Extending Career Metaphors
Exploring and Extending Career Metaphors
• Moving from internal to external• Collaboration; Empathy• Driven by natural curiosity• Incorporate time line perspective • Use drawings when possible
• Moving from internal to external• Collaboration; Empathy• Driven by natural curiosity• Incorporate time line perspective • Use drawings when possible
Guidance Metaphor: Bridge Building
Guidance Metaphor: Bridge Building
Bridges: beams, triangles, suspension and arches
Archway Bridge: Odd number of stones; centerpiece is the “Keystone”
Bridges: beams, triangles, suspension and arches
Archway Bridge: Odd number of stones; centerpiece is the “Keystone”
Meaning as the KeystoneMeaning as the Keystone
Meaning as both noun and verb; as both process and product
Meaning making as a key construct within constructivism
Victor Frankl’s logo (meaning) therapy, meaning of the moment and the search for ultimate meaning
Meaning ‘receiving’ and Meaning ‘making’
Meaning as both noun and verb; as both process and product
Meaning making as a key construct within constructivism
Victor Frankl’s logo (meaning) therapy, meaning of the moment and the search for ultimate meaning
Meaning ‘receiving’ and Meaning ‘making’
Working from Both Sides of the Bridge
Working from Both Sides of the Bridge
The “Miracle Question”: Viewing the problem from the vantage point of a problem solved
The “Miracle Question”: Viewing the problem from the vantage point of a problem solved
Multiple Career MetaphorsMultiple Career Metaphors
Developing creativity and imagination Opening up new possibilities Client and counsellor generated using lists
of metaphors
Developing creativity and imagination Opening up new possibilities Client and counsellor generated using lists
of metaphors
Living with HopeLiving with Hope
Focusing on the positive Believing in the “possible” Trusting oneself
Focusing on the positive Believing in the “possible” Trusting oneself
Acting with Courage and Humility
Acting with Courage and Humility
Discovering the “hero” within Seeking adventure Persisting when problems arise Accepting help from others
Discovering the “hero” within Seeking adventure Persisting when problems arise Accepting help from others
Taking Advantage of Opportunity
Taking Advantage of Opportunity
Following natural curiosity Exploring widely Being flexible and open minded Willing to take risks
Following natural curiosity Exploring widely Being flexible and open minded Willing to take risks