Emotional Stages of
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Guard your health during a long job search
Assuming you have food and shelter, experts list these ways to improve health and wellbeing while
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Life after Job Loss
So, it finally happened. All of the headlines and statistics about the current economic crisis have
become personal: you've been laid off. Given the intensity of the stress you're likely to be
experiencing right now, it helps to know what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. After all, the
more you know, the better equipped you'll be to handle the ups and downs that you're likely to
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Families Taking Charge: Dealing with Unemployment
When people go through any type of change, the change may trigger a period of grief and
feelings of loss. When people become unemployed, they may feel a loss of identity since
Americans tend to describe themselves in terms of their job. Any change means grieving for what
was and coping with what is to come.
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Surviving a Job Loss
Fired, canned, laid off, let go. Whatever you want to call it, it could happen. Sometimes, people
see it coming. Other times, they're caught completely off guard. Either way, the process of
surviving the loss of a job is the same, and it takes hard work and resolve to do so.
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Emotional Stages of a Job Loss
Suffering the loss of a job can be an emotionally wrenching experience. Regardless of the reason
for the job loss, it is usually difficult to understand.
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Hardest Times: The Trauma of Long-Term Unemployment
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is a sobering look at what happens to men - and their families - who are unemployed for six months
or longer. An insightful and sensitive account of the social and psychological consequences of
unemployment, the book presents portraits of these men coupled with provocative theoretical
analysis. It should be of interest to those studying the sociology and psychology of work, male
identity, bereavement and trauma. |
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Handling Your Job Loss
While some people may see a job loss as a challenge which opens up new opportunities, most
associate job loss with strong negative emotions. It is important to know that it is natural to
have some negative feelings (especially at first) after a job loss, and that most people experience
them. Here are some feelings and experiences that you may have after losing your job.
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Losing Your Job-Reclaiming Your Soul : Stories of Resilience, Renewal, and Hope (Jossey-Bass
Business & Management Series)
Even
job loss has a silver lining A truly wonderful book! Through stories, myths and metaphors, Mary
Lynn Pulley examines the factors which help people develop more meaning in their work and their
lives. This book is not only for those going through career transitions, but for all of us who
want to be more resilient in today's work world. - Betsy A. Collard, Career Action Center
Right-sizing. |
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Emotional Impact of a Sudden Job Loss, Part 1
Unfortunately, 'organisational restructuring' and 'downsizing' are
common events in today's workplace. For those individuals who suddenly lose their job,
financial pressures can be overwhelming. Most support individuals receive focuses on helping
them to plan financially. However even under the best conditions where someone has ample
savings and decent job prospects, suddenly losing a job is an emotional
ride.
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Coping With Unemployment
Those who are unemployed certainly undergo one of life's most traumatic experiences. It is a
stressful, life-changing event that can lead to negative mental, physical, and emotional
consequences, jeopardize financial security, erode the sense of identity, and cause family
relationships to deteriorate.
The biggest challenge and most important job for the unemployed is taking care of
oneself. Here are some suggestions to offer assistance and reassurance during times of
transition.
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