It Never Rains, But It Pours

Posted by Transitions Through Life on February 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I love blogging for Psychology Today. However, I have been unable to think of a new topic for my next blog. I began to analyze why I was blocked. I realized it was because I was in the midst of multiple transitions and could not focus on anything else. Although I have tried to stay away from personal stories, I think there are some lessons to be learned.

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Romance Can Survive Job Loss—Keep Hope Alive

Posted by Transitions Through Life on August 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

After the shock of being laid off from an advertising company, Allen’s life fell apart. He had always been sought after; therefore, he had every expectation that history would repeat itself. Instead, he has been without a job for nine months. During this period, his depression enveloped him. His wife asked for a separation. The love he felt for his two pre-teen children kept him going.

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Even Happy Transitions Are Bewildering—But Why?

Posted by Nancy K. Schlossberg, Ed.D. on January 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Why do happy transitions—like a wished for job or relationship—upset us? I interviewed a new college president about her transition. She was thrilled to be selected but wondered why she felt depressed after starting the new job. A newly married couple moved into their first home.Editorial Controls
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