Life Transitions: an Introduction
We have all heard the phrase that “change is inevitable.” Well, so are transitions. Whether you are moving cities, changing jobs, or leaving the country, you will have to deal with the psychological process of leaving behind the old and accepting the new. In this program we will prepare you for the transition process by providing you with a better understanding of the 5 stages in David C. Pollock’s Transition Experience: Engagement, Leaving, Transition, Entering, Re-engagement. There is no way to avoid the difficulties of transitions, but we can simplify the process through preparation and understanding.
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Introduction to Transitions
In this lesson we will introduce the concept of transitions as well as David C. Pollock’s Transition Experience.
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Transition Stage 1: Engagement
In this lesson we will learn about stage 1 of the Transition Experience: Engagement. This is our state prior to our big transition.
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Transition Stage 2: Leaving
In this lesson we will learn about stage 2 of the Transition Experience: Leaving. This is the point in which we have been presented with the change and are beginning to understand the transition before us.
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Transition Stage 3: Transitioning
In this lesson we will learn about stage 3 of the Transition Experience: Transition. Here we have made the change and are in our new situation.
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Transition Stage 4: Entering
In this lesson we will learn about stage 4 of the Transition Experience: Entering. This is when we have decided to psychologically settle into our new situation.
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Transition Stage 5: Re-Engagement and Conclusion
In this lesson we will conclude this module by learning about stage 5 of the Transition Experience: Re-Engagement. This is when we finally feel welcome and accepted in our new situation.
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Katie Ward Bio
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Katie Ward is the manager of BurnBright.TV. She is a Pepperdine University graduate with a degree in Psychology and Nonprofit Management. She has dedicated her time and education to the nonprofit sector and has worked for various organizations. She has lived in the United States, the Dominican Re...
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Andrew Hill Bio
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Before co-founding BurnBright, Andrew was a professor at the U.S. Army War College, where he taught senior national security professionals. As the War College's first Chair of Strategic Leadership, Andrew's research focused on connecting people, strategy, and innovation. He has a doctorate from H...