Schlossberg’s Transition Theory

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Nonevent

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An event that is likely or expected to occur, but fails to occur.

Unanticipated Transition

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An unpredicted or unscheduled event which occurs

Anticipated Transition

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A scheduled or predicted event which occurs.

Transition Phases

MOVING IN MOVING THROUGH MOVING OUT

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COLLEGE

Expectations

Changes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1sT7QV8nfU

What kind of changes did your

parents/family experience?

Communication Relationships

Independence Distance

Responsibility

4 P’s of Family Partnerships

Perspective

Professionalism Patience

Promises

Support ****

Types:

• Intimate Relationships

• Family Units

• Friends

• Institutions/ Communities

Functions:

• Affect

• Affirmation

• Aid

• Honest Feedback

Measurement:

• Stable supports

• Changing supports

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Strategies****

Categories: Modify the situation Control the meaning Aid in managing stress

Coping Modes : Information seeking Direct Action Inhibition of action Intra psychic behavior

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ACTIVITY!

Scenario

• Come up with a solution to the scenario provided

• Make sure to answer each question

• Designate at least 2 spokespeople who will • Describe the scenario

• Tell the class your solution

Questions??