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Even Happy Transitions Are Bewildering—But Why?

Posted by Nancy K. Schlossberg, Ed.D. on January 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Why do happy transitions—like a wished for job or relationship—upset us? I interviewed a new college president about her transition. She was thrilled to be selected but wondered why she felt depressed after starting the new job. A newly married couple moved into their first home.Editorial Controls
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