Blog 8: Career Development Transition Model

1. Theorist:

• Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg

2. Systematic Framework Theory:

• Three major parts of model:
1. Approaching transition: Identifying type of transition (Anticipated or nonevent transition) and process.
2. Identifying coping resources
3. Strategies that can be used to take charge of the transition
• Four major factors influence how individuals handle transitions:
1. The situation: triggers, timing, source, role change, duration, and concurrent stress
2. The self: socioeconomic status, culture/race/ethnicity, gender role, age, stage of life, health
3. Support: intimate relationships, family, friendship networks, institutions
4. Strategies: individual's ability to cope 

3. External Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iNOK1ytx9A

Gysbers, N.C, Heppner, M. J., & Johnston, J. A. (2014). Career Counseling: Holism, Diversity, and Strengths. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. (4th ed).