Advice and Counseling Organizations and Associations
Societies have apprenticeship systems for the young to imitate the beliefs and behaviors of a given group. Teachers have worked within schools of thought, cults, monasteries, and other types of organizations to shape desired convictions, knowledge, and behavior. Such philosophical and religious leaders as the Buddha, Confucius, Pythagoras, Jesus Christ, Moses, Muhammad, and Karl Marx instructed their disciples through informal organizations. Below you will find links to guidance associations and organizations found in many countries.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Organization working to improve university-level education and administration provides information on educational policy and practices.
Children of Separation and Divorce Center
Nonprofit organization providing counseling and resources for children and families dealing with separation, divorce, or remarriage.
Here for Life, Australia
Australian youth suicide prevention initiative provides details on community workshops, forums, and information on depression and grief.
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Association maintaining and disseminating standards, legislation, and research for secondary school counselors and admissions counselors.
School Psychologists Association, Australia
Professional support and representation for Western Australian school counselors with related links to local and international resources.
University of Central Queensland, Rockhampton, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association
Organization promoting the welfare of post-secondary students and the staff who work with them with discussion forum and directory.
University of Melbourne, Australia: Center for Adolescent Health
Multidisciplinary research and education center focusing on the mental, social, emotional, and physical health of young people aged 10-24.
Washington State Work Based Learning Resource Center
Find internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, job shadowing, cooperative education, and other work-based learning strategies.