Job Loss and the Couple Experience of Coping

Authors

  • Kyle J. Schalk Millard Health

Keywords:

Job loss, Unemployment, Couples, Career, Counselling

Abstract

The couple experience of job loss and unemployment was explored using an existentialphenomenological approach. Through individual and couple interviews, married participants described psychological challenges, relationship barriers, and communication difficulties. Coping strategies—including practical interventions, relationship variables, and cultivating hope—were also explored. Participants described after-effects, including ongoing vulnerability as well as new appreciation and meaning. A discussion of the results, study limitations, and suggestions for counselling and further research is provided.

Author Biography

Kyle J. Schalk, Millard Health

Psychologist

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Published

2016-04-16

How to Cite

Schalk, K. J. (2016). Job Loss and the Couple Experience of Coping. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 50(2). Retrieved from https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/rcc/article/view/61087

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