Game development is a creative field, but it is both an art and science at the same time. If you have a passion for video games and the work that goes into them during the development stage, a career in this industry might be right for you. Many people choose to self-start their jobs along this path, and there are a few things you can do to begin your journey. Learn the Roles in Collaboration The field of video game development has several jobs to which you might be suited within an Indie game … [Read more...]

Many of my career counseling clients share stories with me of hiring mental health counselors in good faith to help them, but instead, these counselors bully them.  I decided to address this lesser-known topic here on my blog as a service to the community.  I will be adding future articles on how to recognize and identify the signs that a mental health counselor is unprofessional, ineffective, and/or a bully, and how to protect yourself from that behavior.  Dr. Maisel’s outstanding article is … [Read more...]

Introduction Did you know that we have the ability to learn way more effectively when teaching is delivered via a dynamic approach designed beyond traditional course outcomes? Data from a recent study showed how well students respond to this highly specific style of education. In a comparative study, a school that taught with a social and emotional learning (SEL) foundation integrated with normal teaching had a 57% improvement in skill development for its students compared to schools that … [Read more...]