Counseling adults in transition linking Schlossberg's theory with practice in a diverse world - Anderson, Mary L.; Goodman, Jane 1942-; Schlossberg, Nancy K. (Springer Pub., 2012)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; I. What Do We Need to Know?; 1. Adult Development Theories; Theoretical Approaches to Understanding Adulthood; The Developmental Perspective; The Contextual Perspective; The Life-Span Perspective; The Transition Perspective; Applying the Theoretical Perspectives; Case of the Disabled Teacher; Case of the Single Expectant Mother; Conclusion; 2. The Transition Framework; Overview of the Transition Model; Approaching Transitions; Types of Transitions; Summary; The Transition Process
William Bridges--Endings, Neutral Zones, BeginningsFrederick Hudson--Cycle of Renewal; Bloch and Richmond--Hope and Spirituality; Chaos Theory of Transitions; Unifying Themes--An Integrated Model; Retirement--An Example of the Transition Process; The Resolution; Summary; 3. Factors That Influence Transitions; The 4 S System: Some Considerations; Balancing Assets and Liabilities; Appraisal of Transitions; Options and Diversity; The 4 S System: A Detailed View; Situation; Self; Support; Strategies; Assets and Liabilities: Another Look; II. What Are We Likely to Hear?; 4. Individual Transitions
SituationTriggers; Timing; Duration; Source of Control; Self; Identity; Autonomy; Spirituality; Past Experience; Self-Efficacy; Support; Types of Support; Strategies; Reframing; Selective Denial; Hope and Optimism; Exercises; 5. Relationship Transitions; Types of Transitions; Partnering Relationships; Divorce; Widowhood; Remarriage; Parenting Issues; Grandparenting Issues; Eldercare; Death of a Parent; Friendships; Recurring Issues; Intimacy; Belonging; Mattering; Assessing Resources: Looking at the 4 S's; Situations; Self; Support; Strategies; Summary; Exercises; 6. Work Transitions
Issues Related to SituationTriggers; Timing and Concurrent Stress; Control/Source; Previous Experience With a Similar Transition; Summary; Issues Related to Self; Salience and Balance; Resilience or Adaptability; Self-Efficacy; Meaning Making; Summary; Issues Related to Support; Issues Related to Strategies; Moving In, Through, Out, and Back (Again) Into Work; Moving In; Moving Through; Moving Out; Moving In Again; Gender Differences; Summary; Exercises; III. What Can We Do With What We Know and Hear?; 7. Individual Counseling; Hackney and Cormier's Counseling Model; Relationship Building