Midlife Maze (eBook)

Janis Clark Johnston, EdD, has been a school psychologist in public schools, supervising psychologist at a mental health center, employee assistance therapist, and private practice family psychologist. In addition to providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, Johnston has led many staff development workshops for schools and industry on parenting/child development, assertiveness, discipline, problem solving, sexual abuse prevention, behavior disorder interventions, stress management, and grieving. A frequent presenter at national psychology and educational conferences, Johnston has published 13 journal articles, 3 book chapters, and a parenting book, It Takes a Child to Raise a Parent: Stories of Evolving Child and Parent Development (2013, Rowman & Littlefield). In 2002, Sarah’s Inn, a domestic violence shelter and education center in Oak Park, Illinois, honored Johnston with a Community Spirit Award for her support of women and child victims of domestic violence. An active supporter and consultant for Parenthesis, a not-for-profit parenting education center for teen, single, adoptive, preemie, post-partum, and mainstream parent groups, Johnston is a frequent presenter of parenting workshops. She received the 2011 Founder’s Award in appreciation for her dedication to the mission of Parenthesis Family Center. She has served on the boards of DePaul University Family Law Center (Chicago), Parenthesis, and Oak Park Education Foundation, a community group augmenting public schools with creative programming.

Introduction --Midlife: The Afternoon of LifePart I: “There’s a Hole in the Bucket….”M -- Maneuvering MidlifeA -- Acclimating to Loss P -- Pursuing a Personality beyond Loss Part II: “…With What Shall I Fix it?” C – Celebrating NeedsR – Rearranging Personality RolesE – Embracing EnergyA – Achieving New Discipline HabitsT – Tapping into Creativity I – Inviting Belonging Connections V- Validating Ability I – Involving an Inner Self Part III: Before “Kicking the Bucket,” Grab Your Bucket List and Enjoy! T – Tickling Your Fancy Y— Yearning for JoyReferences