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Managing Life’s Transitions:
Personal –Relationships– SocietalEducation – Work – Military
By: Kathleen E. High, M.Ed.Adjunct Professor , Mt. San Antonio College
Figure 1: Man trying to decide which of two directions to takeSlide2
Transitions Model1
Understanding Transitions:Anticipated: Graduation, marriage, parenthood, start a jobUnanticipated:
Accident, layoff, untimely death of loved oneNonevent: Not married, remaining childless, don’t retire4 Ss System for Coping with Transitions:
Situation: Situation at time of transition will affect response
Self: Your inner strength for coping with the transitions
Supports: The support available is critical to your well-beingStrategies: Strategies used to change the situation1
Schlossberg, N. K. (2011). The challenge of change: The transition model and its applicationsSlide3
Transitions Defined2:
Endings Triggering event,
then the loss of the old life:DisengagementDisidentificationDisenchantmentDisorientationNeutral Zones
The old life has ended, and the new life has not yet begun
New BeginningsIt is a Process - not a “To Do List”. “Signs” are generally not available
Listening to the “inner voice” for patterns and new opportunitiesLaunching a new set of priorities, ideas, and goals
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Bridges
, W. (1980). Transitions. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.Slide4
New Beginnings Reflection:
To help you understand how this process works:Think back on a significant new beginning you had in your past
: What were the “steps” you took to begin? Slide5
Many Types of Transitions:
PersonalChild to adultDependent to independent
Caregiver to “empty nest”Able-bodied to disabledIncarcerated to parolee/freeAddicted to SoberSpirituality (change beliefs or religion)Home: (apartment to homeowner, etc.)
Personal technology (phones, TV, computers, etc.)
Family & Other RelationshipsSingle to married
(or otherwise committed)Married to singleChildless to parentIndependent to caregiver (or the reverse)Death (or separation from) a loved one
Societal
A Changing World
Native to immigrant
Groups – majority to minority, etc
.
Spiritual – place of worship
Move to a new community
Education
High school to college
Community college to university
College student to graduate
Student to employee
Employee to student
Career
New assignments, bosses, etc.
Employee to manager
Employed to unemployed
Unemployed to employed
Employee to retired
Military
Civilian to soldier
Soldier to veteranSlide6
More Than One Transition?
Q: Is it possible to experience more than one transition at a time?A1: Yes. You can experience several simultaneous or serial transitions at any time.A2: Some transitions may trigger others -
Example: Loss of job can also trigger:New student, family status changes, and Veteran (if job was military), etc.Slide7
Identify Your Personal Transitions
TYPE of transitions are you dealing with right now?Personal, Relationships, Societal, Education, Career, MilitaryASSESS your transition(s)?
Is your transition: Anticipated, Unanticipated, or Nonevent?PHASE of the processWhere are you in the process? Endings, Neutral Zone, New BeginningsSlide8
How Transitions Affect You
Grief3: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
AuthorityRolesThe “Rules”Expectations Priorities
FinancialLegal
Mental, Emotional, Spiritual
Personality
Level of “Productivity”
Relationships
Identity
Perception of Reality
Values
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Kubler-Ross
, E. (1997). On death and dying. New York: Touchstone.Slide9
How to Manage Transitions4
Embrace “Neutral Zones” as a productive “reorientation” process:Surrender to the process instead of trying to avoid or fight itFind time and place to be alone
Log “neutral zone” experiencesWrite your autobiography Discover what you really wantImagine what would be unlived if you died todayTake a short “right of passage” retreat
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Bridges, W. (1980). Transitions. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.Slide10
How are Your Transitions Affecting You?
Reflect on your transitions:What challenges are you dealing with?Grief, Authority, Roles, Rules, Expectations, Priorities, Personality, Productivity, Relationships, Identity, Reality, Values, Spirituality
Should you prioritize them?Slide11
Managing the Effects of Transitions
“Neutral Zone” is not the end of the worldLearn the “New Rules”
Envision “New Beginnings”Embrace this as an opportunity for pursuing your dreams and goalsDevelop a support system:Family, friends, support groups, place of worship, resource centers, etc.
Seek professional help if necessary:Mental health counselors
Career CounselorsOther “professional skilled helpers” (clergy, lawyer, parole officer, VA officer, drug/alcohol counselor, etc.)
Utilize available resources:Your personal support system, printed/on-line materials, books, support groups, resource centers, professional help, place of worship, etc. Find a mentor
(Someone who has gone through your transition before)Slide12
Utilize Resources
Off Campus Resource CentersLocal One-Stop Centers (Employment)VA Office
VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars12-Step programs (AA, Alanon, etc.)Employer’s Human Resources Dept.Check these institutions for potential resource centers:City, County,
and State GovernmentsNon-profits
organizations (legal, etc.)Local houses of worship
BooksTransitionsOn Death and Dying
On-Campus Resource Centers
Career
&
Transfer
Services
Veterans Service
Center
Disabled Students Programs & Services
Financial Aid
Student Health
Services
EOPS/CARE/CAL-WORKS
Special Program
offices
(ASPIRE, ACES, Tutoring, MARC, Writing Center, etc.)
Special Interest Student Clubs
Handouts
Discerning Seasons
Paradigm Shifts
Hidden Rules
Setting Effective GoalsSlide13
Wrap Up
RESOURCES: What resources can help you?Books, handouts, counselors, support
groups, etc. Do you have mentors / professionals / skilled helpers who can help you manage the process?If not, where can you find one?What is your next step?Slide14
References
Bridges, W. (1980). Transitions. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books.Kubler-Ross, E. (1997). On death and dying. New York: Touchstone.Schlossberg, N. K. (2011). The challenge of change: The transition model and its applications. Journal of Employment Counseling, 159-166.