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Life planning: an educational approach to change
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|August 1, 1977
Summary
New life-planning strategies provide alternatives to psychotherapy for individuals navigating mid-life and mid-career transitions. This approach offers practical methods for personal and professional development during critical life stages.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Career Development
- Adult Development
Background:
- Mid-life and mid-career transitions present significant challenges.
- Traditional psychotherapy may not fully address these specific life-planning needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe emerging life-planning methods.
- To provide guidance on implementing these life-planning strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of contemporary life-planning approaches.
- Detailed explanation of implementation steps for various methods.
Main Results:
- Several distinct life-planning methods are available.
- Practical guidance is offered for applying these methods effectively.
Conclusions:
- Life-planning methods offer viable alternatives to psychotherapy for mid-life and mid-career individuals.
- Effective implementation of these methods can support successful life transitions.