University of Massachusetts Amherst

Retirement: The Emotional Aspects

Retirement is a major transition in an individual’s life. People tend to focus on the financial aspects of retirement but pre-retirement planning should also include an evaluation of the emotional adjustments required during this period of transition.

This workshop will include the following:

- A self exam on retirement readiness

- Discussion of retirement as a process rather than an event

- Examination of potential areas of adjustment in retirement

- Discussion on planning for life after retirement