How to Help Clients Navigate a Mid-Life Career Changes as a Life Coach

While it has been noted that young people often switch jobs and even careers (Alton, 2018), what isn’t often discussed is that a number of people also do so later in life. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 29% of pre-retirees aged 40-59 plan to change their careers (Hellmich, 2014). In...

Professional Counsellor or Life Coach: How to Decide Which Career Best Suits My Personality and Temperament?

Individuals who have a passion for working with others may be drawn to a career in a helping profession, such as professional counselling or life coaching. Both of these professions require great listening skills, such as the ability to take cues from nonverbal communication. In addition, many...

Mental Health in Canada: A Snapshot for Counselling Students

According to recent figures, an impressive 85% of Canadians consider mental health to be just as important as physical health (Chai, 2017c). However, while this figure does demonstrate an important step forward, there is still much work to be done with regards to mental health in Canada. Statistics...