The Four Stages of Living
Your Guide to Surviving Life's Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath

A career shifts. A relationship ends. Children leave home. Loss, health challenges, divorce, or a new stage of adulthood can leave us wondering who we are now and what comes next. In The Four Stages of Living, Christine Fruehwirth introduces the SSET framework: Survive, Stabilize, Emerge, and Thrive, a compassionate and practical guide for navigating life's difficult seasons without forcing healing or growth into a rigid sequence. The stages are not always linear. We may move forward, circle back, or experience more than one at a time. Understanding where we are allows us to set more realistic expectations for ourselves, recognize what we need, and take steps that fit the moment. Drawing on more than twenty years of coaching and parenting, plus extensive research and her own life experiences, Fruehwirth helps readers: • identify where they are and what they may need to move forward • recognize patterns, fears, and wounds that may be keeping them stuck • strengthen their resilience and reconnect with their inner wisdom • rediscover direction, meaning, and purpose in their own lives • understand their full potential and achieve it at any age Whether you are weathering a storm, finding your footing, beginning to move forward, or ready to create what comes next, The Four Stages of Living offers understanding for where you are and a clear path toward the life you want to live.