Living abroad as an expat can be a life-changing amazing experience. It can be filled with wonder and awe, travel and living in exotic countries, new job opportunities, cultures and people. However, expat life also brings with it its own set of unique challenges. In fact, according to numerous studies, many expats face stress and […]
The past 18 months have been challenging for expats around the globe as we have faced the arrival of Covid-19 and watched our world completely transform around us, forcing all of humankind to learn how to adapt to a new way of life. It hasn’t been easy for anyone, and for expats and those living […]
Be patient! It takes time… Wait a moment! Let me think about it! The dictionary says that patience is “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious”. How do we accept and tolerate delays and problems and suffering without becoming anxious? How do we do that when we feel […]
Click here to read Part 1 So, what does “care of the community” really look like when living abroad? There are many ways to cultivate habits of community care, and here are three suggestions that have really moved the needle for my clients: 1.) Don’t be afraid to tell stories It can be confusing to […]
Let me set the scene... You look around and nothing is familiar. The food is too greasy, you don’t know how to get across town, people stare at you like you have two heads. You feel disoriented. Your mind races. Your chest pounds. You call a friend from home, and they say, “You seem really […]
“Self-Care” has become a buzzword in the past few years, making its way around social media full of ideas and images that people toss under its umbrella. It can create confusion though as the idea of ‘self-care’ means different things to different people. As a mental health professional, I want to take a look at […]
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