An unprecedented number of people are moving into their 50's, 60's, and beyond. You may be one of them, or you may be a helping professional who works with individuals transitioning into this stage. Whether you're nearing retirement, considering new options, or trying to build a more meaningful life yourself - or assisting others with these challenges - The Third Quarter of Life Card Sort Kit can help. The Card Sorts are based on solid research and a survey of hundreds of men and women in the mid-life and beyond. It was designed to help people become more aware of important issues they may face in the third quarter of life, and it helps them build on current strengths to design a future that will truly work for them.

The Third Quarter of Life Card Sorts let users quickly identify the possibilities - as well as the barriers - which need to be considered to create a plan for moving ahead. They give users the tools that provide a sense of direction and healthy optimism by helping the surface current Concerns, identify Strengths, and discover Passions.

The Third Quarter of Life Card Sorts can be used by individuals and couples approaching their 50's, 60's, and 70's. It is also an excellent resource for coaches, counselors, ministers, and EAP or HR professionals who are interested in helping mid-lifers discover new possibilities for abundance and growth.

The Third Quarter Card Sorts Kit contains:

•  all three card sorts (Concerns, Strengths, and Passions 

• a response sheet

• a key for understanding your responses

• a user-friendly Life Guide (70 pages of additional supplementary exercises, a list of resources, and further suggestions for how you can use the Third Quarter of Life Card Sorts materials) 

You can also purchase each of the Concerns, Strengths or Passions Card Sorts individually.

Based on solid research and a survey of hundreds of men and women in the mid-life and beyond, the Concerns card sort is one 3 card sorts designed to help people become more aware of important issues they may face in the third quarter of life., and it helps them build on current strengths to design a future that will truly work for them.

Developed by Dr Caitlin Williams and Dick Haid - read articles by Dr Williams