Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDA

What is career trauma and how might it come up in a counseling or coaching session?

In this episode, NCDA Past President Dr. Sharon Givens hosts Amanda Chenkin and Rae Stout for a conversation about career trauma. Amanda and Rae share definitions and insights related to identifying career trauma in the context of career development. They encourage you to explore your own experiences and hold space for others’ career traumas, sharing and modeling examples of the language that can be used and reflecting what you are seeing and hearing in ways that integrate the brain, body, and heart.

Amanda Chenkin is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado and Maryland and a certified career counselor; she has been in the career development field for 20 years. The last eight years have been focused on career counseling, specifically working with clients who are exploring who they are and how they want to author their story. Amanda walks alongside clients who examine and process the internal and external stories and systems that have kept them from living unapologetically. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association and NCDA. She is in private practice and owner of Choice Career Counseling based in Baltimore, MD.

Rae Stout is a licensed professional counselor at the iAmClinic in Colorado. Her clients often come to her looking to better understand themselves and how they wish to ‘show up’ in the world. She works with individuals to explore who they are, where they want to go and how they will get there. Often this looks like walking alongside clients as they untangle their authentic parts of self from internalized shame and societal pressures in order to step into their own self-authored story. Rae has 10 years of experience, specifically working with individuals around career concerns, identity work, integration, anxiety/depression and PTSD and/or CPTSD. She is also a certified career counselor, and specializes in working with career-related trauma. She is EMDR trained, and uses Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focused approaches.

Resources

• NCDA Code of Ethics
• Social Identity Wheel - Inclusive Teaching @ University of Michigan

In this episode, NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews hosts Viktoriya Selden, Founder of Personalized Career Services LLC. Viktoriya works specifically with clients who are navigating disabilities in the workplace and job search. She shares three scenarios that career practitioners may face when working with students or clients who are disabled or differently-abled. The conversation also includes a discussion about disclosure, reasonable accommodations, neurodiversity, person-first language, and self-advocacy. Learn strategies to support your students and clients with the challenges that impact their job searches and work settings. Contact Viktoriya Selden at: [email protected].

Resources

• Americans with Disabilities Act - https://www.ada.gov/ 
• NCDA Resources: Special Populations - https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/resources 
• Job Accommodations Network (JAN): https://askjan.org/
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: https://www.eeoc.gov/
• State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies: https://rsa.ed.gov/about/states
  
  

This episode is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews’s Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This conversation with Jonah Friedman focuses on career development work with LGBTQIA+ clients and students. Jonah is a Licensed Associate Counselor in New Jersey and an NBCC National Certified Counselor currently working with Vita Health.

It is the responsibility of the career counselor, coach, and advisor to foster an inclusive office. Lakeisha and Jonah discuss how career practitioners can model inclusive best practices and establish safe environments for everyone. The conversation includes use of personal pronouns, the impact of diversity variables, understanding the terminology,  working with inclusive employers, and disclosure in the context of the workplace or a job search.

The views and opinions expressed by Jonah Friedman are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of his employer.

NCDA Resources

• LGBTQ+ Microaggressions in the Workplace by Jonah Friedman

Related Resources

• Genderbread model of identity - https://www.genderbread.org/ 
• Gender Pronouns in the Workplace - https://www.thehrdigest.com/gender-pronouns-in-the-workplace-i-see-you/ 
• Human Rights Campaign - https://hrc.org/ 
• Out for Work - https://www.outforwork.org/ 
• The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Ken Keis, President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, host of the Secrets of Success podcast, and author of multiple books, including The Quest for Purpose: A Self-Discovery Process to Find It and Live it. The focus on faith and career development is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews’s Presidential Series dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics.

Our beliefs are foundational to the choices we make, including those related to jobs and careers. This episode includes strategies to address the subject of faith with students and clients, to become more comfortable working with people who have faith, even if you do not or your beliefs differ from theirs. Lakeisha and Ken explore the concepts of passion, career, and calling, and share thoughts about the role of character and values alignment. Learn how to help students and clients lean into what’s possible, find clarity, and look at purpose before career. 

For more about Dr. Keis and his work:

• Website - https://kenkeis.com/ 
• The Quest for Purpose eCourse - https://crgleader.com/the-quest-for-purpose-ecourse/

Many thanks to Ken for sharing his book with our listeners. Click for details: www.kenkeis.com/ncda.

This episode is hosted by Brian Hutchison, Global Career Guy and Core Faculty at Walden University. It features a conversation about climate change and careers with Trevor Lehmann. Trevor is a career consultant at the University of Manitoba and President of the Climate-Informed Counsellors Chapter of the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association.

Experience with and anticipation of climate change can trigger anxiety, a sense of loss, and fear of the future. It can also aggravate other career development challenges your clients and students may be facing, including mental health conditions and trauma. This episode includes strategies for working with those who have climate-related concerns to cultivate hope, long-term thinking, and new opportunities. Trevor also shares ways to work toward a greener future through a career lens and dispels myths about “green jobs.”

**Join Trevor for a long-term visioning online workshop on Earth Day (April 22, 2023) in conjunction with CCDF/CDPF. Free to attend! More details here: https://cdpc-cedc.ca/events/facing-the-future-cultivating-climate-empowerment-amidst-the-climate-crisis/ **

For more information about Trevor Lehmann’s work:

• Website - https://trevorlehmann.squarespace.com/ 
• An Imperfect Guide to Climate and Career - https://trevorlehmann.ca/an-imperfect-guide-to-career-and-climate/home 

 Trevor’s recommended reading:

The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World, by Roman Krznaric - https://www.romankrznaric.com/good-ancestor 

This episode, hosted by NCDA President Dr. Lakeisha Mathews, features a conversation with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Strategic Partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. They address the critical importance of representation across higher education, including career centers, and the connection of career development and social justice work. The discussion includes the need for early intervention, intentional outreach, and equitable practices in which all students have an opportunity to succeed in their chosen career. Drs. Mathews and Zamani-Gallaher issue a call to action for career practitioners to acknowledge that career development needs are not the same for everyone and provide tools and resources to ignite learning and create better futures for all. 

Connect with Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher on LinkedIn and Twitter.

NCDA Resources:

• Multicultural Career Counseling Competencies
• Social Justice Resources

This episode is hosted by NCDA President Lakeisha Mathews. It features a conversation with Diana Bailey, Co-Chair of NCDA’s Government Relations Committee, about work-related legislation and advocacy for career development. They discuss current efforts to pass The Counseling for Career Choice Act, specific agencies currently addressing career development issues, and an upcoming Hill Day during which NCDA representatives will travel to Washington DC to meet with legislators. The conversation includes advice for becoming more informed and how to actively advocate for the students and clients you work with. Contact Diana Bailey at: [email protected].

NCDA Resources:

·      NCDA Government Relations Committee 

·      Why and How to Advocate

·      National Press Briefing on NCDA’s Legislative Advocacy

For more information about topics mentioned in this episode:

·       Counseling for Career Choice Act

·       The CROWN Act

·       Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act

·       The Fair Labor Standards Act – Internship Programs

·       Catalyst.org – Workplaces That Work for Women

·       The National Reentry Resource Center

·       Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Related articles from NCDA’s Career Convergence Web Magazine

·      Women Agents of Social and Political Change in Career Counseling History – Sarah Patterson-Mills

·      Later Chapters with Niel Carey – Rich Feller

·      Brain Waste: Developing Underutilized Potential in Highly-Skilled, Underemployed Immigrants – Oluwaseyi Fatokun

·      Government Relations: Strengthening NCDA’s Position in DC – Niel Carey and Matt Kent

This episode focused on salary negotiation is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews's Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It features a conversation with Dr. Sarah Federman, Associate Professor at the University of San Diego’s Kroc School of Peace Studies with insights from her upcoming publication, Transformative Negotiation: Strategies for Everyday Change and Equitable Futures.

Diverse students and clients face different challenges related to salary negotiation, and there are trends to be aware of, such as pay disclosure laws and industry expectations. This episode includes tips and strategies to equip students and clients with the language and confidence they need to successfully negotiate their salaries with current and future employers.

For more information about Dr. Federman’s work: www.sarahfederman.com

Book Info: Transformative Negotiation: Strategies for Everyday Change and Equitable Futures (UCAL Press)

This episode is part of Dr. Lakeisha Mathews's Presidential Series focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This conversation with Dr. Whitney Swann focuses on natural hair in the workplace.  Lakeisha and Whitney share their own experiences, explore strategies for career development professionals and job seekers, and issue a call to action to support the The CROWN Act - which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair" - a legislative movement to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles.

Whitney Swann, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Counselor in North Carolina. She has over eight years of clinical experience counseling children and adults, as well as couples and families, in various settings including higher education, residential treatment, and private practice. As a scholar-practitioner, she is an advocate of centering marginalized communities and the deleterious effects of sociopolitical oppression on mental health, emotional well-being, and career development. Currently, Dr. Swann is a Behavioral Health Case Manager providing consultation and support for workers seeking short-term disability and serves as an  Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy at Capella University.

Connect with Whitney Swann:

• Website: http://whitneyswann.weebly.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwhitneyswann

Read: Natural Hair is Good Hair: The CROWN Act and  Ending Hair Discrimination in the Workplace , NCDA's Career Convergence Web Magazine - by Whitney Swann

Additional Resources:

• The CROWN Act website: https://www.thecrownact.com/
• The CROWN Act on Instagram: @thecrownact
• National CROWN Day - July 3rd - https://www.pbs.org/video/crown-day-1656695409/
• History of race-based hair discrimination: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=19d5a9c7-fd45-4bdb-bdde-ce2d10dceede
• Legal Defense Fund – Natural Hair Discrimination: https://www.naacpldf.org/natural-hair-discrimination/

This episode is part of a series celebrating #NationalMentoringMonth. Lots of research on mentoring has helped dispute some myths, but there are still many common misconceptions that hold organizations back from implementing mentoring programs and as a result hold people back from participating in them. Karol Taylor leads a myth-busting conversation with two mentor and mentee pairs from NCDA’s pilot mentoring program: Christian Chan and Yangyang Liu, and Missy Wheeler and Ashley Osborne. The discussion explores expectations of participating in a mentoring relationship, and strategies for building these relationships in your own career with curiosity, commitment, and caring. 

For more information about this episode’s participants:

Karol Taylor

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayloryourcareer/
• Author: Find Your Federal Job Fit 
• Author: Careers in Government

Christian Chan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-d-chan-3a248b45/
• UNCG Faculty Webpage

Yangyang Liu

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yangyangliu
• Fresno State Faculty Webpage

Ashley Osborne

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-osborne/
• Portfolio: https://aosborne47.wixsite.com/cesportfolio  

Missy Wheeler

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-wheeler-phd-counseloreducator/
• Sacred Heart Faculty Webpage

Visit the NCDA website for more information about the Mentoring Program: https://ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/mentoring_program 

Additional Resource:

Recorded NCDA Webinar – Developing Dynamic and Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationships