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Railsback, Barbara; Hite, Nancy Groneman – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine the value of business education at the secondary school level as perceived by three groups of people who have great impact on course offerings, student advisement, and teacher hiring decisions. Specifically, high school counselors, high school principals, and local board of education presidents in a…
Descriptors: Business Education, High Schools, Secondary Education, Value Judgment
Fry, Ronald R., Ed. – 1995
This document is the product of meetings of the Prime Study Group of the Institute on Rehabilitation Issues, whose mission was to: examine consumer choice and decision making in rehabilitation; review the legislation and consumer movements leading to greater consumer choice; identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer, the counselor,…
Descriptors: Adults, Change Strategies, Consumer Education, Counselor Role
Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Growing evidence suggests that self-determination is a significant factor in improving educational and transition outcomes in students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This volume reviews the breadth of available methods for teaching components of self-determination--including choice making, problem solving, decision making, goal…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Educational Planning, Decision Making, Self Advocacy
Gelatt, H. B.; Gelatt, Carol – 2003
This paper discusses the "Positive Uncertainty" career decision making strategy, which came into being in 1989. The author suggests that Positive Uncertainty is relevant for individuals struggling to make decisions about their careers, relationships, retirement, life, and more. It is also relevant for career coaches, executive coaches,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
Carlton, Nancy – 2003
The complexity of today's global realities can be overwhelming and result in profound feelings of chaos. While technology has brought great advancements, it has also brought unprecedented rates of change, job loss, a growing disparity is the socio-economic status of individuals, and a shrinking world in which people representing diverse cultures,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Counseling Theories, Decision Making, Global Approach
Watson, Joshua C. – College Student Journal, 2006
Athletic participation adds additional challenges above and beyond the normal developmental challenges faced by college students. Despite these added demands, student-athletes traditionally do not utilize counseling and support services. Previous researchers have hypothesized reasons why student-athletes might be resistant to treatment. This study…
Descriptors: Campuses, College Athletics, Time Management, Counseling Services
Boes, Susan R.; Chibbaro, Julia S.; Bingeman, Brittany A. – Georgia School Counselors Association Journal, 2006
This paper addresses a survey conducted to examine knowledge of ethics in school counselor candidates. Students in school counseling practicum and internship classes indicated their familiarity with ethical codes and ethical decision making-models and responded to items pertaining to ethical dilemmas. Areas of concern to counselor educators…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Familiarity, School Counseling, Counseling
Chope, Robert C. – 2003
This paper is an attempt to develop a strategy for career counselors and researchers to organize data on the influences of the family of origin on the career decision-making process. Utilizing new approaches, counselors can deepen their clients' career planning process by assisting them in comprehending how family background, upbringing, support,…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Planning, Counseling Techniques, Decision Making
Jarvis, Phil; Zielke, Jessi; Cartright, Charlsey – 2003
Most adults end up in their work roles through less than fully informed and too-often unintentional career decision-making. The economic and social consequences for individuals, their communities and the national economy are profound. By using what is known about career development and learning, career development professionals can dramatically…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Planning

Harvey, Michael A. – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2001
This article discusses psychological and ethical considerations when providing family therapy for parents considering cochlear implantation for the deaf/hard-of-hearing child. Family dynamics, multilevel criteria of informed consent, therapist bias, and intervention strategies are illustrated by a case study of an 8-year-old boy. (Contains seven…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cochlear Implants, Deafness, Decision Making
Pryor, Robert G. L.; Bright, Jim – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2005
The chaos theory of careers emphasises continual change, the centrality and importance of chance events, the potential of minor events to have disproportionately large impacts on subsequent events, and the capacity for dramatic phase shifts in career behaviour. This approach challenges traditional approaches to career counselling, assumptions…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Decision Making, Influences
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. National Center for Youth with Disabilities. – 1989
The annotated bibliography is intended to assist professionals working to develop decision making skills in disabled youth. The 40 bibliographic citations date from 1981 to 1989 and are grouped into the following categories: health issues, psychosocial issues, and education and career issues. Fourteen training materials with information given…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Disabilities, Health
Spragg, Paul A.; Miller, Cheryl – 1982
This paper presents an experimental group model developed for counseling mentally retarded couples. The selection of the group counseling format is explained, group composition and eligibility requirements are described, and initial assessment of individuals and couples is presented. Preliminary sessions, geared toward orienting the couple to the…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Group Counseling
Granrose, Cheryln Skromme – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1985
Examines the extent to which college women have specific career plans and the influence of fertility plans and future partners. Results indicate majority expect to have several jobs, but only half have a career plan. Modification in child rearing to fit career was likely. No spouse compliance differences were found. (BL)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Planning, Child Rearing, College Students
Martellino, Carl Anthony – 2002
Educating career counselors and other practitioners in the career development field on at least the basics of financial planning concepts will enable them to provide clients with a more comprehensive approach to career decisions. A client with an understanding of financial planning basics will be better prepared as an informed, engaged, and…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Development, Counseling Techniques