Brenda, a 47-year-old Latina police officer, recently retired. After 25 years in the force, she must return due to benefits. She has taken some community college but no degree. Branda feels without a college degree; she cannot do much outside of the police force; the physical aspect is too much.

She has many working years to go but is unsure of what direction to go.

As a counselor, in what way have gender-role expectations influenced Brenda?

What advice is best given to help Brenda adjust to retirement and return to work?

What does the occupational role mean o Brenda? How does the image of herself as a woman fit?

Does Brenda's nontraditional occupational experience affect her decisions today and in the future

What contextual influencers are salient to her at this time?