Tag: living abroad
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Mindful Expat Episode 20: Shedding Some Light on Expat Depression
What you’ll hear in this episode: • We’ll discuss what depression is, some factors that contribute to it, and why I think this is a particularly important issue for people living abroad. • We’ll discuss some of the ways depression can be effectively treated and how you can connect with therapists in your area or online.…
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Mindful Expat Episode 5: Introduction to Culture Shock & the Expat (Emotional) Rollercoaster
What you’ll hear in this episode: • A definition of “culture shock” and some of the ways it can manifest differently for different people. • Some theoretical models of cultural adjustment, including various phases of adjustment that people may experience as they adapt to a new culture (and some of the limitations of these models). • Some…
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Introduction to the Cultural Adjustment Series
Let’s kick off the new year with a series of posts on the cultural adjustment experience! While living abroad can be an exhilarating and incredibly enriching experience, the process of adjusting to a new culture can also be quite stressful — sometimes downright overwhelming. The ups and downs can be extreme, causing emotional whiplash if you’re not careful. Having…