You've been fired. Now what? When the final word comes down that you are being fired, regardless of the level of civility (or lack thereof) expressed by your employer, you are unlikely to be prepared for the numbness and shock that follow. You may cry, scream, laugh hysterically, stare into space, or all of the above. You may feel hurt, angry, abused, confused, liberated, relieved, or all of these. The impact on your physical, mental, and emotional systems can be intense. In these first few days following the act of being fired, be kind to yourself. You will recover. Step 1: How to Survive Being Fired: Instructions for the first 30 days-The Workbook The revised & expanded edition of this helpful workbook is for anyone facing the challenge of having recently been involuntarily terminated from a position of employment. Intended to address the overwhelming feelings and inertia that often accompany the initial period following termination, Ms. Cousins provides a calm "one step at a time" approach that allows the fired employee to take a breath and regain a measure of stability and hope. This workbook offers practical and timely instructions for surviving the critical first 30 days. The tone is gentle, accepting and patient. For many of us, being fired from our job can be a devastating loss. This workbook respects the impact being fired can have on our physical, emotional and mental equilibrium and encourages the reader to allow room for the process of recovery. It's the kind of resource none of us believe we will ever need. But if you find yourself having just been fired from your job, How to Survive Being Fired: Instructions for the First 30 Days - The Workbook (Revised & Expanded Edition) is here to lovingly assist as you move from one day to the next into a new future.