Expert Guidance for Counseling Adults in Transition: 5th Edition

Written by Mary Anderson PhD LPC NCC, Jane Goodman PhD, and Nancy Schlossberg EdD, this comprehensive text provides authoritative guidance for counseling professionals working with adults navigating individual, relationship, and work transitions.

Abundantly Updated with New Literature and Resources

The fifth edition of this esteemed book examines the most pressing life transition issues facing today’s adults, incorporating new and emerging theories and culturally sensitive strategies for counseling diverse clients. New case studies provide examples and practical applications, shedding light on the particular challenges of populations who may feel disempowered and marginalized.

Key Themes and Concepts

• Enhancing Resilience and Coping: Updated literature and discussion of applications of Schlossberg’s theory and 4 S model, offering effective techniques to understand and successfully navigate life transitions.
• The Power of Hope, Optimism, and Mattering: Exploring the roles of these essential factors in facilitating positive transitions.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Deepening the discussion of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social justice, including intersectionality regarding multiple identities.
• Navigating the Global, Political, and Socio-Cultural Landscape: Highlighting the impact of escalating changes on adult transitions.

New to the Fifth Edition

• Focuses on the increasing importance of helping adults navigate transitions
• Integrates Schlossberg’s unique transition model with both classic and emerging theories
• Discusses sociocultural and contextual factors in shaping the coping process
• Presents culturally sensitive strategies and interventions
• Emphasizes social justice concerns and advocacy on behalf of underrepresented populations
• Delivers rich and diverse case studies focused on transition issues
• Includes updated learning activities and exercises to enhance understanding

Get ready to enhance your practice with this comprehensive guide, perfect for counseling professionals, educators, and students.

Product Details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Edition: 5th edition
• Publication Date: August 24, 2021
• Language: English
• Pages: 385
• ISBN-10: 0826135463
• ISBN-13: 978-0826135469