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Chaos Theory as a Model for Life Transitions Counseling: Nonlinear Dynamics and Life's Changes
Author(s) -
Bussolari Cori J.,
Goodell Judith A.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2009.tb00555.x
Subject(s) - nonlinear system , chaos theory , chaos (operating system) , transition (genetics) , psychological intervention , narrative , computer science , psychology , dynamics (music) , statistical physics , cognitive psychology , psychotherapist , mathematics , physics , artificial intelligence , chaotic , pedagogy , philosophy , biochemistry , chemistry , linguistics , computer security , quantum mechanics , psychiatry , gene
Chaos theory is presented for counselors working with clients experiencing life transitions. It is proposed as a model that considers disorder, unpredictability, and lack of control as normal parts of transition processes. Nonlinear constructs from physics are adapted for use in counseling. The model provides a method clients can use to reconstruct their own alternative life narratives, a framework in which life stories are understood, and a means to facilitate cocreation of adaptive interventions.