Counseling Adults in Transition, Fifth Edition - 5th Edition by Mary Anderson & Jane Goodman & Nancy Schlossberg (Paperback)

About the Book

"We now have a fifth edition, by Mary L. Anderson, Jane Goodman, and Nancy K. Schlossberg, updated with new, evolving theories, and providing an increased focus on specific practical applications for meeting our clients' needs in an increasingly diverse and ever-changing socio-cultural landscape. It also attempts to address the dramatic changes mentioned above, including the Pandemic, economic instability, Black Lives Matter and climate change. The dramatic and unprecedented changes in our environment challenge us to adapt our theoretical conceptualizations, methods, and strategies for working with clients. The goal of this edition is to provide an updated vision for working with transitions, with the integration of new theories, along with Schlossberg's timeless model. This book is predicated on several assumptions"--

Book Synopsis

The fifth edition of this authoritative text continues to provide expert guidance for counseling professionals working with adults who are coping with individual, relationship, and work transitions. Abundantly updated with new literature and resources, the book examines the most pressing life transition issues facing today's adults. It incorporates new and emerging theories and culturally sensitive strategies for counseling diverse clients, along with new case studies providing examples and practical applications. The fifth edition sheds light on the particular challenges of populations who may feel disempowered and marginalized, allowing for a deeper understanding of transition theory.

Key themes include enhancing resilience and coping, illuminated by updated literature and discussion of applications of Schlossberg's theory and 4 S model--a model that offers effective techniques to understand and successfully navigate life transitions. Also addressed are the roles of hope, optimism, and mattering. The text deepens the discussion of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social justice, along with intersectionality regarding multiple identities as diverse individuals and their families navigate life transitions. It also highlights the role of escalating changes in the current global, political and socio-cultural landscape. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.

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 to guide adults in transition
• 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