2007

Good work dwells in the intersection of one’s skills, hope, power and life story and as such is rich and complex, shifting with changes in oneself and the wider environment. In the 20 years I’ve been a career counselor, I’ve seen my own work shift dramatically and yet I still see myself occupying the same occupational title. Everyone has their own story or stories about work and whether starting out or starting over, the search for meaningful work comes back to the redefinition of those points of reference that guide one forward. The process of reencountering oneself can take many shapes (talking, therapy, long walks, poetry, music, school) but I’d like to focus on two, journal writing and art. These are not to replace whatever process being used by clients but to help them make the most of what they are already doing.