{"product_id":"the-layoff-journey-from-dismissal-to-discovery-navigating-the-stages-of-grief-after-job-loss-9798992375602","title":"The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss","description":"A layoff isn't just the loss of a paycheck; it's the loss of stability, identity, and routine. It's a deeply personal upheaval, one that triggers the same emotional responses as other major life transitions. In The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After a Job Loss, seasoned advertising and marketing executive Steve Jaffe-who has navigated the emotional and practical challenges of career transitions firsthand-guides readers through the seven stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, reconstruction, and renewal. This book offers a roadmap to navigate the emotional terrain of job loss with clarity and purpose.Drawing on personal stories, real-world examples, and actionable insights, Jaffe shares how the transformative power of intentionality can help readers reclaim control over their journey. Each chapter delves into a specific stage of grief, providing practical strategies for moving forward, whether it's learning how to process feelings of inadequacy, harnessing anger to fuel action, or discovering your \"why\" to shape a meaningful next chapter. Through relatable stories and helpful exercises, this book offers inspiration for reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth. Whether readers are seeking to rebuild their careers, pivot to a new path, or simply regain their footing, The Layoff Journey equips them with the tools to emerge stronger, more focused, and ready to thrive. With a blend of empathy, encouragement, and empowerment, The Layoff Journey transforms what feels like an ending into an invitation to craft a new beginning-one shaped by resilience, self-reflection, and discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jaffe Marketing \u0026amp; Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992375602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d","brand":"Steve Jaffe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45419178786997,"sku":"9798992375602","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_1a852dc4-eb3a-465e-95aa-d079f31430b5.jpg?v=1748391162","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-layoff-journey-from-dismissal-to-discovery-navigating-the-stages-of-grief-after-job-loss-9798992375602","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}