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CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Talk therapy aimed to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, focusing on current thoughts and behaviors with a goal-oriented structure.
Free Association
A psychoanalytical technique originated by Sigmund Freud, where patients share whatever comes to mind without censorship to uncover unconscious thoughts.
Thought Stopping
A CBT technique that involves interrupting negative thoughts to redirect them towards more neutral or positive ones.
Dream Analysis
A psychoanalytic technique, originating from Sigmund Freud, aimed at interpreting dreams to uncover hidden desires and conflicts from the unconscious.
Adlerian Technique
A counseling approach that focuses on understanding a person as a whole in relation to their social context, emphasizing insight into lifestyle and changing unhealthy beliefs.
Universality
A therapeutic factor in group therapy where individuals feel connected with others who share similar experiences.
Vocational Types
Holland's theory categorizes people into six personality types (RIASEC): Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional, aiding in career path determination.
Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
A theory suggesting that individuals are naturally driven to grow and are motivated by internal desires such as competence, autonomy, and relatedness.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
A law that protects the privacy of medical patients' identifiable health records and restricts the release of confidential health communication.
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
A federal law that protects students' educational records and ensures their right to access and amend these records.
Section 504
A civil rights law ensuring individuals with disabilities are not excluded from programs receiving federal funding and guarantees equal access to education.
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
A federal law that ensures free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for all eligible students with disabilities.
Career Development Theory
A framework that views career progression as a lifelong process influenced by various factors including personal development and external opportunities.
Student Confidentiality
The ethical principle in counseling requiring the maintenance of student privacy and the guidelines for when it may be appropriate to break that confidentiality.
Krumholtz's Social Learning Theory
A theory suggesting that career development is influenced by genetic endowment, environmental conditions, learning experiences, and task approach skills.
Transition Programs
Structured support systems designed to help students navigate the transition between different educational stages.
Altruism
A therapeutic factor in group settings where members help each other by sharing their problems, fostering mutual support.
Expectation and Support
Understanding the vital role of parental support versus direct student support during transitions and other critical educational phases.
Altruism
A therapeutic factor in group settings where members help each other by sharing their problems, fostering mutual support.
Catharsis
The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often occurring in therapeutic settings.
Instillation of Hope
The process by which therapy instills a sense of optimism and encouragement in individuals regarding their recovery journey.
Universality
A therapeutic factor where individuals feel a sense of belonging and connection to others with similar experiences.
Imparting Information
Providing knowledge and guidance to clients as part of the therapeutic process to aid understanding and coping.
Group Cohesiveness
The bond that develops among group members which can enhance support and effectiveness in therapy settings.
Socializing Techniques
Skills taught in therapy that help individuals improve their interpersonal interactions and relationships.
Interpersonal Learning
The therapeutic growth that occurs through interactions with others, fostering self-awareness and personal development.
Existential Factors
Awareness of one's existence, the search for meaning, and acceptance of personal responsibility as components of therapeutic growth.
Recapitulation of the Primary Family Group
The process in therapy where individuals revisit and process childhood relationships and dynamics within a therapeutic context.
Cognitive Information Processing Theory
A theory that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in career decision-making and development, suggesting that information processing influences career choices.
Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT)
A theory that integrates social and cognitive theories, focusing on how self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personal goals influence career choices.
Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory
A theory proposing that career development is a lifelong process influenced by personal factors and life roles across different life stages.
Reality Therapy
An approach in counseling focusing on personal responsibility and making choices to fulfill one’s needs without external control.
Happenstance Learning Theory
A theory that suggests career development is influenced by chance events and unexpected opportunities, emphasizing adaptability in career planning.
Trait-Factor Theory
A career development theory that emphasizes matching individuals' traits to job requirements for optimal career choices.
Developmental Career Theory
A theory focusing on the stages of career development that individuals progress through as they age and gain experience.
Krumboltz's Learning Theory of Career Counseling
A theory that posits career choices are influenced by learning experiences, genetic endowment, and environmental factors.
Career Construction Theory
A theory that views individuals as active agents constructing their own career paths through storytelling and personal meaning-making.
Work Values Theory
A framework that assesses how individuals’ values related to work influence their career decisions and job satisfaction.
What is K-12 Career Development?
A systematic approach to prepare students from kindergarten through 12th grade for future career opportunities through education and development.
Importance of Career Awareness in K-12
Helps students understand various career options early on, guiding their academic and extracurricular choices.
Exploration Activities
Career exploration activities include job shadowing, internships, and career days to provide real-world insights.
Role of School Counselors
School counselors facilitate career development through guidance, assessments, and support for students' career paths.
Career Assessments
Tools to help students identify their interests, skills, and potential career paths, such as interest inventories.
Individualized Career Plans (ICPs)
Personalized plans developed collaboratively with students to outline their career goals and the steps to achieve them.
Parental Involvement
Encouraging parents to engage in their child's career development enhances motivation and support.
Collaboration with Local Businesses
Partnerships with local businesses provide students with practical experiences and insights into career options.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Programs that combine academic learning with technical skill training to prepare students for specific trades and careers.
Use of Technology in Career Development
Integrating technology resources like online career platforms and virtual job fairs to enhance students' career readiness.