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Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan

by Thomas W. Miller

Book Details

Publisher:Springer Science & Business Media
Published:2009-11-28
Pages:690
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This volume provides a unique and valuable contribution to our understanding of the impact of stressful life events and mass trauma on the person, the culture and society in the course of the life span. It provides a comprehensive look at our psychological state of affairs at the beginning of the twenty-first century. There are several volumes that address some or most of these areas indivi- ally but this volume is unique in that it has brought together theoreticians, researchers and clinicians

Our Review

This comprehensive guide explores how major life transitions and traumatic events impact individuals across all stages of development, providing crucial insights into psychological resilience during challenging times. The book uniquely bridges theoretical research with practical clinical applications, examining everything from personal crises to societal trauma in our contemporary landscape. It offers a thorough psychological framework for understanding how people navigate significant changes from childhood through later adulthood, making complex concepts accessible without oversimplification.

What sets this volume apart is its collaborative approach, bringing together leading theorists, researchers, and clinicians to create a multidimensional perspective on life transitions. The integration of academic research with real-world clinical experience makes this particularly valuable for psychology students, mental health professionals, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of human adaptation. Readers will come away with enhanced awareness of how stressful transitions shape identity and development throughout the entire lifespan.

Themes

Psychology

Subjects

Psychology