Other Resources

Transition Guide
by Nancy K. Schlossberg and Stephanie Kay

Developed by experts on coping strategies, this is a no-nonsense, action-oriented approach to mastering change. It will enable you or your clients to take charge of the change, see it in a new light and most importantly, move forward instead of looking back. The Transition Guide is an instrument specifically designed for those who face change in their career, their relationships, and other aspects of their life.

Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life
by Nancy K. Schlossberg

Most of us look forward to our retirement from full-time work, eagerly anticipating more free time and opportunities to play. But the reality of retirement can be very different. Relationships with family and friends may change and unexpected challenges may present themselves, leading us to wonder who we really are and what we can reasonably expect to accomplish in the remaining years of our lives.

Overwhelmed: Coping With Life's Ups And Downs: 2nd Edition
by Nancy K. Schlossberg

Overwhelmed helps people make sense out of the transitions they face in every day life. This book is based on years of research--studies of people moving, adults returning to school, people whose jobs were eliminated, retirement, non-events like not having a baby, not getting promoted. These studies resulted in the development of a generic framework for understanding any type of transition. Based on this research, Overwhelmed presents a step-by-step approach to turning overwhelming transitions into challenging experiences. By systemically sizing up transitions and one's resources for dealing with them, people can learn how to build on their strengths, cut their losses, and even grow in the process.

DVD -- Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life

The transition into retirement can often be a daunting experience for those who don't prepare both financially and mentally. WGBH Boston Video provides audiences with the important information necessary to make this emotional life change easier with the release of Retire Smart, Retire Happy on October 30. Currently broadcasting nationally on public television, host Nancy Schlossberg is dedicated to helping people plan for a happy and fulfilled retired life.