5. Emotional Transition
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Immobilisation
Shock, mismatch
between high
expectations and
reality
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Denial of change
Temporary retreat
False competence
Incompetence
Awareness change is
necessary. Frustration
Acceptance of reality
Letting go of comfortable
attitudes and behaviours
Testing
New behaviours.
Tendency to stereotype.
Dealing with new reality,
anger and frustration.
Integration
Incorporation of
meanings into
new behaviours.
Search for meaning
Self-analysis. Seeking
understanding of the new.