Overwhelmed by Schlossberg, Nancy K. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Halftitle Title Copyright Dedication Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Part I: Approaching Change

1. The Transition Process

Transitions: A Definition Today Is Not Forever Approaching Change: A Perspective Your Transition

2. Transitions: Their Infinite Variety

Elected Transitions Surprise Transitions—When the Unexpected Happens Non-Events: When the Expected Doesn’t Happen Life on Hold: The Transition Waiting to Happen Sleeper Transitions Countertransitions: It Never Rains but It Pours The Nature of Transitions Types of Transitions: A Summary Identify Your Transition

Part II: Taking Stock

3. Taking Stock of Your Situation

Your Evaluation of Your Transition Your Ability to Plan Timing Control of the Transition Previous Experience The Permanence of the Transition The Rest of Your Life Summarizing Your Situation Your Situation Review

4. Taking Stock of Your Self and Your Supports

Your Self Your Supports Putting It Together: The Case of David Your Self Review Your Support Review

5. Taking Stock of Your Strategies

Strategies to Change or Modify the Transition Strategies to Change the Meaning of the Transition Taking Stress in Your Stride: Managing Reactions to Stress Using Many Coping Strategies Your Coping Strategies Review

Part III: Taking Charge

6. Your Action Plan for Mastering Change

Weathering Change Initiating Change Let’s Recap

7. Taking Charge of Your Non-Event Transitions

Understand Your Non-Events The Dream Reshaping Process Specific Strategies for Coping with Non-Events And in Conclusion Your Non-Event Review

8. Taking Charge of Your Work/Life Transitions

Handling Work and Family: Some Cases Work/Life Transitions: Moving In, Through, and Out To Summarize Your Work/Life Review

9. It’s Your Turn Now

The Transition Guide and Questionnaire Putting the Parts Together Moving Forward—Your Action Plan

Afterword: My Final Word: Make the Most with What You Have Chapter Notes About the Author