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Career Plan Anita Parker Walden University

Career Plan Career planning can be an overwhelming process, especially when you are 17 years old and undecided about what you want to do for the rest of your life. Throughout this paper, I will be exploring Jermel's case study and developing a career plan. I will be exploring the effects of mental health issues as it pertains to the social atmosphere and future occupational environments. Often, individuals are unsure about their future career plans and may need a clear plan of where to start. This paper will introduce assessments focused on directing clients in the right occupational field, benefits of post assessments, exploration, insight and action in counseling. The Case of Jermel: The Reluctant Post-Secondary Planner Jermel is a 17-year-old high senior struggling to figure out what to do with his life. Jermel was adopted into a multiracial home. His adoptive parents are German and Puerto Rican. In 4th grade, he was diagnosed with ADHD and had difficulties in social situations (Niles ,2001). Jermel prefers to be alone. Jermel was later diagnosed and treated for General Anxiety Disorder and had a history of frequent worry and panic attacks. Jermel has expressed interest in video games and reading (Niles ,2001). When addressing these concerns, I need to speak with him about his limitations as far as social settings are concerned. Since he was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder, it may be best to look into career fields that require limited to no social interactions or virtual interactions. Once established, I will explore his career options based on his current interests. Jermel needs to be more proactive in applying to colleges (Niles ,2001). He applied to one college and did not declare a major. Jermel wants to take a year off from school, but he feels that these parents are only concerned with him packing a major and moving out (Niles ,2001). 2

He attends weekly counseling sessions with his counselors. He finds comfort in attending his sessions with his counselor. He needs to meet with his school counselor to discuss his future. Jermel's counselor is open to him. Jermel's father owns a struggling garage door business, and his mother is a speech pathologist at an elementary school. Career Plan Stage 1: Exploration During the exploration stage, I will work with Jermel to understand his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (Niles, 2001). We will work to establish coping mechanisms and strengths (Niles, 2001). I would ask Jermel to tell me about his home life. Jermel was born into a multiracial home; his mother is Puerto Rican, and his father is German, both of whom have careers. I would ask him about his reasons for enrolling in counseling services and what he hopes to get out of services. Jermel needs to see that his counselor is actively listening, reflecting, and providing constructive feedback. Body language and facial expressions inform the client that his counselor is present, empathetic, and attentive. I will engage in conversation by asking open-ended questions. Holland’s Theory of Personality suggests that individuals should be matched based on their personalities—individuals with the same personality, abilities, and skills. I would ask him for more information about his interests and whether he has a career plan. Carl Rogers stated that increased attention must be given to addressing clients’ needs, helping them better understand the “self,” and helping them gain control over their destiny. (YEŞİLYAPRAK, 2012). College does not appear to be on the top of this list; I would want to address this. I would also address the feeling of him believing that his parents want him to move out of the home. Holland developed six personalities and six environments that correspond with 3

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those personalities. Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (RIASEC) personality tests would help me direct Jermel in the right direction (Niles, 2022). Stage 2: Insight During the insight stage, I would focus on his home life, his relationship with his family, and his academics: how well he does in his classes. His mental health determines whether he will move forward with a particular career. Being forced into college or into studying something that does not make them happen would harm their life. Jermel will receive a self-administered, Self-Directed Search, the SDS, or the occupation finder. The SDS is self-administered self-scoring (Niles, 2001). The SDS explores a client's aspirations, interests, activities, and competencies (Niles, 2001). Hollands's assessment is a starting point for individuals exploring other occupations. Once the assessment is complete, both the client and the counselor will address the results and translate their results. This study has shown the benefits of ease in calculations, scoring, and administering, and a quick identification of occupations (Niles, 2001). Jermel needing several sessions with the counselor to translate the client's results correctly is an advantage (Niles, 2001). Anne Roe's Theory of Personality suggests that individuals choose their careers based on their interactions with their parents (Niles, 2022). It appears through Jermel's eyes that his parents only want him out of the home. However, as referred by Osipow, Roe's study does not consider that other variables could impact the child's career decisions, such as the client's change of living environment, whether the parents favored another child over the other, home environment, or mental health issues (Osipow, 1996). Roe’s Theory that does not provide much information on interventions but stresses the importance of the influence parents have on their 4

children (Niles, 2022) There may be cultural or ethnic limitations to this theory as well. Roe’s theory may not take into consideration that the way someone way raised has an impact on the career chosen. Stage 3: Action The plan for Jermel would be to set short-term goals with his diagnosis in mind, which is easy to achieve. The short-term goal is to help Jermel find his autonomy and accountability, barriers, and the benefits of having a plan. This action would also benefit us as counselors by understanding his relationships with his family, support, and motivation to seek a higher education. Jermel is in a place right now where he needs a starting point. He needs assistance rather than someone trying to tell him what to do. We would also summarize his self- administered assessment goals. Post-assessments would be given to assess his understanding of his goals and interests. The best way to advocate for Jermel is to understand and address any issues and concerns that he may have. He may know what he wants to do long-term, but pressure from his family might only push him far away from wanting to seek higher education. I would also teach Jermel to advocate for himself, find his voice, and become more assertive in his everyday life. Collaboration Jermel’s counselor and I should focus on helping him to develop his whole self by ways of a healthy balance of mental, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing (M1.) and (B-SMS 7) (American School Counselor Association, 2021). Effective coping skills. Jermel needs skills that could help him with the reduction of anxiety. Coping skills include self-soothing and emotional regulation, problem-solving and eating healthy, proper sleep, and stress management. Someone with general anxiety disorder utilizing coping skills. We assist him in finding self-motivation as 5

well as self-direction (BLS 4) by holding him accountable when he does not complete his short- term goals (American School Counselor Association, 2021). Addressing barriers, finding a mentor that can offer guidance in between counseling sessions, someone with whom he can build a trusting relationship without triggering his anxiety. B-SS 2 (American School Counselor Association, 2021). Positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students who are like and different from them. Jermel has a general anxiety disorder and being a part of social groups may trigger his anxiety. The goal is to build him up socially to the point that he can engage in a group with individuals who share the same interests as him. Jamel loves books and video games, so the Hope would be to find social groups such as book clubs, robotics, engineering, or anything that has to do with being creative Conclusion Jermel, just like many other clients, experiences difficulties in deciding on their careers. They may experience bouts of anxiety or an overwhelming feeling of needing to “just find an occupation” to make money or stay in a career that does not make them happy. Career development allows the client to discover what makes them happy by clearly defining their goals, abilities and understanding levels of accountability. 6

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References American School Counselor Association. (2021). ASCA student standards: Mindsets and behaviors for student success Links to an external site. . https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/ Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf Niles, S. G., Goodman, J., & Pope, M. (2001). The career counseling casebook: A resource for students, practitioners, and counselor educators (pp. 231–235). Broken Arrow, OK: National Career Development Association. “Darren: The Case of the Unemployed Runaway” Niles, S., & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2022). Career Developement Intercations (Vol. 6). Hoboken, New Jersey: Pearson. Osipow, S. H. (1996.). Theories of CarerDevelopment. New York: The Ohio State University. YEŞİLYAPRAK, B. (2012). The Paradigm Shift of Vocational Guidance and Career Counseling and its Implications for Turkey: An Evaluation from Past to Future. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 12 (1), 111-118. 7

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