DS Results

Studies prove what DS facilitators and participants know from experience: the Dependable Strengths process increases self-esteem, motivation, and interest in learning for people of all ages.

• Proof the Process Works (pdf)
  Scientific validation of DS practices

• Findings of the Dependable Strengths Project (pdf)
  An overview of three studies conducted at the University of Washington

• Supporting Evidence for the DS Process (pdf)
  An assessment in Idaho and an award in Washington State

• DSHS/DVR WorkStrides
  The DS process was adopted as the core component of Washington State's WorkStrides program

WorkStrides Inital Outcome Results (pdf)

• A Measure of DSAP Effectiveness
  A report from the University of Washington Career Center

• DSAP Instructor Training Evaluation (pdf)
  A summary of evaluations by participants from 2007-2009

• DSAP Field Work Results (pdf)
  A summary of reports from August 2006-January 2010

• DS Research Archive
  Includes Bernard Haldane's The Dependable Strengths Articulation Process: How It Works

• DS News
  Includes research reports and stories that provide anecdotal evidence

• Literature Supporting Strengths Articulation (pdf)
  Jerald R. Forster's "A Summary of Selected Positive Psychology Literature Supporting Strengths Articulation"

"Because you're unique,
there's something you are better at
than anybody else."

CDS Founder, Bernard Haldane

Career Planning & Adult
Development Journal
The Bernard Haldane Issue

Kate Duttro of the University of Washington is the Guest Editor for this special issue on the work of Bernard Haldane. From Kate's excellent selection of authors, we get a clear picture of the widespread influence of a pioneer of the career counseling profession.

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