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SUCCESS Introduction and Guide
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SUCCESS Module 1 - Positivity
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Positive Emotions
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – BBT
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Expressing Gratitude
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Mindsets
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Positive Connections
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Flow
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Workplace Research Findings of Positivity
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – References
- Positivity Short Quiz
- Positivity – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Positivity – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Positivity – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 2 - Character Strengths
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Classification of Character Strengths
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – The Principles of Strengths-Based Practice
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – References
- Character Strengths Quiz
- Character Strengths – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Character Strengths – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Character Strengths – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 3 - Resilience
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – The Seven Key Ingredients of Resilience
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Characteristics of a Resilient Person
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes (Cont.)
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research on Broaden & Build Theory
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – References
- Resilience Short Quiz
- Resilience – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Resilience – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Resilience – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 4 - Meaning of Life
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Person-Specific Nature of Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Benefits of Meaning Making
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Finding Balance Between The Personal & Professional Life
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Finding & Developing Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Using Mindfulness to Develop Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – References
- Meaning of Life Quiz
- Meaning of Life – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Meaning of Life – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Meaning of Life – Advanced Lesson Plans
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Complete SUCCESS Guide
Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes (Cont.)
Preparation for the World of Work Through Resilience Building
Given the array of challenges that await students who are departing the school environment in search of viable employment opportunities, it is vital that the career guidance and education systems from which these young people emerge adequately equip them with the requisite skill set to aid their smooth progression into the world of work, as this transitional period represents a crucial stage in their lives (Pavlova, Chi-Kin Lee, 2017). One means through which to support more successful school-to-work transitions in young people is through the provision of adequate career preparation (Koen, Klehe, & Van Vianen, 2012). A higher standard of career preparation has consistently been seen to facilitate enhanced productivity in the process of job seeking (Creed & Hughes, 2012; Hirschi, Niles, & Akos, 2011; Koivisto, Vinokur, & Vuori, 2011) and improved career decision-making skills (Marock, 2008).
The nurturing of resilience has become a progressively more prominent feature within this preparatory phase and is now viewed as a critical aspect in the development of employability and career development skills (Di Maggio, Ginerva, Nota & Soresi, 2016). Career skills interventions geared towards the promotion of resilience have been shown to be efficacious in aiding participants’ capacities to adapt to change and constraints of the jobs in which they may find themselves (Rossier, 2015). Resilience and the ability to self-regulate are also correlated with the ability to navigate challenging or difficult periods in one’s employment journey (unemployment or low levels of job satisfaction) (Trevor, 2001).
It is vital that the adequate preparatory work alluded to earlier does not solely begin and end with the intention to provide students with the armory of skills required to enter the labour market. By focusing on key skills such as resilience, character strengths and positivity, guidance counselors can help cultivate a cohort of young, future oriented early career employees who feel comfortable carving out a rewarding career in their specific fields and, in turn, flourishing and thriving within these fields. Building the resilience of the young people concerned is a pivotal aspect of this process.