adult transition and the transfer process
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Adult transition and the transfer process. Seth Matthew Fishman, PhD University of North Texas Higher Education Program. Learning goals. Define appropriate transition terminology Apply transition theory, particularly the 4-S model Reflect on your personal framing of transitions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Adult transition and the transfer process
Seth Matthew Fishman, PhDUniversity of North TexasHigher Education Program
Learning goals
•Define appropriate transition terminology•Apply transition theory, particularly
the 4-S model•Reflect on your personal framing of
transitions
What are transition theories?
Transitions defined
• Any event or non-event that results in changed relationships, routines, assumptions, and roles” (Goodman, Schlossberg, & Anderson, 2006, p.33).• Requires new patterns of behavior• Gains and losses• It’s based on the person’s perception!• “Life white water rafting”
Overview of Schlossberg’s model• Approaching transitions• Taking stock of coping resources (aka 4 S)• Situation• Self• Support• Strategies
• Taking charge and strengthening resources
Basic summary• Moving in• Moving through• Moving out
Approaching transitions• Anticipated• Unanticipated• Non-event
• Relativity – the individuals appraisal• Context – relationship of individual to transition• Impact – degree which it alters someone’s life
Attending a 4 year school
Taking stock – the 4 S System• Situation• Self• Support• Strategies
Situation• Trigger• Timing• Control• Role change• Duration• Previous experience• Concurrent stressors/issues• Assessment – how does the student view this?
Self• Personal and demographic characteristics
Support• Intimate relationships• Family units• Network of friends• Institutions and communities
Mattering• We make a difference and matter to others• Do I know who I am?• Do I feel competent?• Do others appreciate me?• Do my communities (work, school, etc) make me feel needed?
3 phase transition model• Departure• Re-definition• Re-engagement
Departure Re-engagementRedefinition
Institution
New Opportunities
Fishman (2010)
References
• Bridges, W. (2004). Transitions: Making sense of life’s changes. Cambridge, MA: DeCapo.
• Goodman, J., Schlossberg, N.K., & Anderson, M.L. (2006). Counseling adults in transition. (3rd ed.). New York: Springer• There is 2011 4th edition out now of this!
• Schlossberg, N. K., Lynch, A. Q., & Chickering, A. W. (1989). Improving higher education environments for adults. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
• Van Gennep, A. (1960). The rites of passage. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press.
