Counseling Adults in Transition: Linking Practice with Theory - Hardcover

Goodman, Jane; Schlossberg, Nancy K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0826142311 ISBN 13: 9780826142313

Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc, 1995

Synopsis

"Dr. Schlossberg has done a creative piece of work in first reviewing human development and transition theory and then relating it to an intervention and helping model. Perhaps most important, however, is the large void in the counseling literature that this book helps to fill. That is, it provides a theoretical and application model for counseling adults...It should be in every counselor of adults' library." - G.M. Gazda, EdD. In this fully updated edition of a highly successful text, the authors expand on their transition model, which offers effective adult counseling through an integration of empirical knowledge and theory with practice. The authors combine an understanding of adult development with practical strategies for counseling clients in personal and professional transition. A framework is provided for individual, group, and work settings. The final chapter goes beyond intervention to discuss issues such as consulting and advocacy. Counselors, counselor educators, counselors-in-training, and other mental health professionals will find this volume an essential addition to their library of resources.

About this title

From the Back Cover

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Effective adult counseling depends on a successful integration of empirical knowledge and theory with practice. Such a framework continues to be made explicit in this updated third edition of Counseling Adults in Transition, a practical guide for students, teachers, counselors, and all other helping professionals.

In the decade since the second edition of this book, the pace of change has accelerated, and the world has become more complex. This new edition expands upon areas which have gained increased attention in recent years:

• Cultural diversity
• Spirituality in the lives of today's adults
• Advocating on behalf of clients
• Teaching clients advocacy skills

The authors show how knowledge of adult development can be fruitfully integrated with essential helping skills. The resulting process-and-content model contains practical techniques for helping adults explore the important factors in their situations, understand what is normal about adulthood and life transitions, and enhance their abilities for successful coping. In addition, a special appendix written by Dr. Schlossberg has been added. This appendix on non-events encompasses practical suggestions and exercises for helping adults navigate life's disappointments and disillusionments. The clear aim throughout is to achieve, maintain, or increase adults' capacities to love, work, and play.

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About the Author

Schlossberg is president of Transition Works, a consulting firm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826142311
• ISBN 13: 9780826142313
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320