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Why Is This So Hard? 10 Challenges of Expat Life & How to Deal with Them

12/04/2022

In 2021, Anne Copeland hosted a workshop, “Why is this so hard?”, at the FIGT (Families in Global Transition) conference. Anne, a psychologist, has worked on researching families in international and intercultural transition with almost 500 intercultural trainers. Together they…

Birthdays: A Time to Reflect

01/10/2021

A birthday is a milestone… an anniversary date with yourself! I celebrated mine recently and so today I’m looking back on the year and sharing 10 things I’ve learned or reflected on: The pandemic has been a unique challenge…

EMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT

20/07/2021

Do you eat when you feel stressed, sad, happy, lonely, bored or angry? We all have different ways to cope with negative emotions and feelings, and emotional eating is one such way. Janine Schaeffer, a nutritional consultant with a background…

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FEELING SAFE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

14/06/2021

To connect with others, it’s often important that we feel safe with them. Safe to be ourselves, to be vulnerable, in order to feel comfortable. Yet we’re all different, with different past experiences, and that can mean we feel safety…

Behind the Scenes of a Big Moment in My Life

08/03/2021

I had the incredible honor on International Women’s Day 2020 to be awarded as one of the “100 most inspirational women in the world” by Women Appreciating Women (WAW), both for “Endless Positive Contribution to Society” and as a “Visionary…

How to Recover from a Broken Heart

17/02/2020

Some people describe it as a breaking of their bones, one by one. Some say it’s as if the whole world is collapsing around them. Facing your days with heartache is tough, especially if you’re far away from your friends…

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Rediscover Your Power and Joy Abroad: 3 Tips for Expat Partners

04/02/2020

Expat partners who decide not to work and to rather take care of the family’s needs, or can’t work due to visa restrictions, can begin to feel lost or restless. Life and career coach Margot Stroeken shares three very simple…

How to Help Your Child Make Friends in a New Country

18/11/2019

Third culture kids (TCKs) may need extra attention and help from their parents in making friends in a new country. Jinfeng Shen, our Chinese-speaking counsellor, shares some useful tips for parents who want to support their kids to build strong…

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24/10/2019

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Leaving Is An Art (Expat Story)

01/04/2019

“Leave” may be a short word, but it can bring a 180-degree life change. And while leaving can cause a lot of pain initially, a well-considered departure can lead you to a better life. In this piece, psychologist Dimiliana Nikiforou…

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