Looking for a comprehensive one-stop resource on transitions across the life course? Then look no further.This concise reference book unpacks the far-reaching topic of transitions, delivered in an accessible A-Z format that allows the reader quick and easy access to information relevant to whichever stage in the life course they are concerned with. Providing an examination of each multidimensional transition, the book also brings a strong focus to the role of practitioners in preparing individuals for, and supporting them through, the transition process - whether it be a normative life transition, such as starting school, or something unexpected and distressing, like the sudden death of a loved one. With explicit 'Implications for Practice' points, a wealth of guidance on further reading and comprehensive cross-referencing throughout, the book is an essential resource for students and practitioners exploring the subject area from a vast array of disciplines - from social work and nursing to teaching, counselling and beyond.

Concise and accessible, this book is a one-stop source book for students and professionals working in the caring professions who need to know more about transitions across the life course.

A ABCs (Affect, Behaviour and Cognition) of acculturationAdditional Support Needs (ASN)AgeingAgencyAttachmentAdaptation (see ABCs of acculturation in the context of pedagogical and cultural adaptation)Autonomy (see Self-determination Theory)B Belonging (see Group Identification)BereavementBorder CrossingBig Fish Little Pond Effect (BFLPE)C Case studiesCollaborationCommunication (see Collaboration, Parental Participation, Transition Partnerships, Voice)Conceptualisation (see Transition, Educational Transition, Life Transition, Border crossing, Rite of Passage, Multiple and Multi-dimensional Transitions, Educational and Life Transitions)ContinuityCoping skills (see Resilience)Creative approachesCultural adaptation (see ABCs (Affective, Behaviour and Cognitive) of acculturation)Culture shock (see ABCs (Affective, Behaviour and Cognitive) of acculturation)D Diagnosis (see Health transitions)Dip in AttainmentE Ecological Systems TheoryEducational TransitionsEducational and Life Transitions (ELT) modelEmotional intelligenceEmployment transitionsExpectancy-Value-Cost TheoryExpectations and RealityF FamiliarisationFriendshipsG Games based approachesGroup identificationGroupwork-H Health TransitionsHolistic approach (see MMT; ELT)Horror stories (see Expectations and Gaps)Home-Nursery/Day Care TransitionsHospitalisation (see Health transitions)I IdentityInductionInformation packs (see Familiarisation)Information sharing (see Collaboration)Interactionist approach (see Readiness)International students' transitions to higher educationInterrupted education (see Hospitalisation)J Job coach (see Employment)K Key worker (see Special Educational Need, Transition meetings)L Language usedLife TransitionsLife Course TheoryLongitudinal studiesM Migration (International transitions) of childrenMaturational approach (see Readiness)Motivation (see Dip in attainment, ExpectancyValue-Cost Theory, Self-determination)Multiple and Multi-dimensional Transitions (MMT) Theory-N Nicholson's Theory of Work Role TransitionsNursery Primary School TransitionsO Offending and reintegrationOngoing processOne-off event (see Ongoing process)Opportunities for secure attachment (see Attachment)P Parental Involvement/Parental ParticipationPedagogical adaptation (see ABCs (Affective, Behaviour and Cognitive) of acculturation)Person-centred PlanningPortfolios (see Virtual backpack)Post-school TransitionsPrimary to Secondary School TransitionsR ReadinessRelationshipsRetirement (see Employment)ResilienceRiskRites of PassageS Self-determination TheorySelf-esteemSocial Network AnalysisSpecial educational needsStage-Environment Fit theoryStrategies (See Voice, Induction, Familiarisation, Parental Participation)Successful transitionsSupported employment (see Employment)T TransferTransitionTransition meetings (see Special Educational Needs)Transition partnership (see Collaboration)Transition plans (see Employment, Special Education Needs, Transition Planning and Preparation)Transition Planning and PreparationV Virtual Backpack ApproachVoice-W WellbeingBibliography.