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Copyright: The Career Center, Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University
Robert Stewart MBA, GCDFCareer Development
Specialist &U.S. NAVY Veteran
Western Michigan University
Utilizing Transition Theory in Order to Maximize Student Veteran Support
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Veterans Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP99qL2Ww0c
N.K. Schlossberg Overwhelmed: Coping with life’s ups and downs. Lexington, KY: Lexington Press, 1989.
Transition Nancy Schlossberg defines transition as “an event or nonevent that results in change.” (1989) (roles, daily routines and/or personal relationships)
Event• Something that happens; being
accepted into school, getting married, being promoted
Nonevent• Something that was expected to happen
but did not; graduating from college, divorce, losing job due to downsize
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The 4 S Model
Veteran
Situation
Self
Support
Strategy
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The 4 S Model cont.
Move In• Situation
Move Through• Self• Support
Move Out• Strategy
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Table ExerciseSituation:• Severity/Amount of Change • Timing – Expected or Unexpected• Control/Options• Other Factors
Self:• General Outlook on Life• Veterans Locus of Control• Stress
Management/Assertiveness• Resilience/Adaptability
Support:• Family/Friends• Money & Material Resources• Other Agencies & Referrals
Strategy:• Different Perspective• Inner Development of Resources • Additional Support/Agencies• Next Steps• Time Frame
4 S Model
• Read & discuss the scenario of **** in a group.
• Utilize the 4 S model. Take notes with the worksheet provided. Follow this order:
1. Situation2. Self3. Support4. Strategy
• Share group findings
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Table Exercise
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Partner Exercise Partner up for roleplay!
One person will play the role of the veteran:• Read the scenario before you begin. • When you are ready, read the script aloud to your
partner. • Try to remain true to the script.
The other person will play the role of the facilitator:• Listen carefully to the statements being made by the
veteran.• Use the 4 S Model worksheet to assist the veteran to
move in, move through, and move out of the transition.
Both roles be ready to share your observations with the group.
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Closing Thoughts
Situation Self
Support Strategy
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Questions?
Thank You!
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References• Military Transition To Civilian Life (2014, May 5). Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP99qL2Ww0c
• Schlossberg, N.K. (1989). Overwhelmed: Coping with life’s ups and downs. Lexington, KY: Lexington Press