Schlossberg Transition Theory
By: Nancy Schlossberg
Who is Nancy Schlossberg?
- Nancy Schlossberg attend Barnard College, Teachers college and went to Columbia University where, she got her doctorate in counseling.
- She works at Pratt Institute, Howard University, Wayne State University,as well as University of Maryland.
- Nancy has written 9 books, from academic to self help.
- Nancy has experience and would be classified as an expert in the fields of adult transition, retirement, career development, adult as learners and intergenerational relationship.
Schlossberg Transition Theory
- A theory is used as a guidelines for what steps should be taken during the transitions to help young adults.
- The theory helps young adults to contribute to work or anything they are doing.
- A way to help young adults deal with the major changes in their lives.
- This theory is also known as "The 4 S's".
- The theory has been edited and changes so many times.
- The original theory was developed in 1970s.