Reeling From a Sudden Job Loss? Here’s How to Start Healing.

Sudden job loss can occur when you’re terminated or laid off, when you resign because you feel you have no choice, when you’re moved to a different role within your organization, or when you’re burned out and choose to leave. Regardless of the reason, the sudden loss of a job can be nothing short of traumatic. The emotions it sparks can feel intense, unwieldy, and even unmanageable, especially when you’ve attained a certain position or income level, bear the financial responsibility of a household, or when work has become an intrinsic marker of your moral worth. Amid the anguish, it’s critical that you reach out for help so that you can regain your mental clarity and ability to take healthy, productive next steps. The authors present several tips to help you stay whole through this process, reconnect to your purpose, and most importantly, heal.