Problem: Elly was a 16-year-old junior in high school when she came to see you for help with her career choice. The oldest of three children, Elly is shy but friendly. She is a "B" student and currently her plans are to attend college after high school graduation. Elly would be the first person in her family to attend college. Her tentative plan is to major in sociology or psychology because they involve learning about people. She volunteered at a children's camp the past two summers, and on Sunday mornings Elly is a volunteer at the daycare in her church. She reports feeling "worried" because she thinks she is "behind her friends" in knowing what career she wants to pursue. "They have better grades and more work experience than I have. I'm not even sure that I can get into a college," Elly shared. She also stated that when she talks with these friends, she feels "stupid" and loses her confidence. Elly wants help deciding what she wants to do so she can feel more confident about herself and her future. If you were her counselor, how would you help her?
When presenting this passage to a group of school counseling students, what are the key takeaways to speak about? Need Assignment Help?
Required text: Niles, S. G., & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2022). Career development interventions (6th ed.). Pearson.