Podcast appearances and mentions of David C Pollock

Title: Languaging in Hampton RoadsEpisode 17: Third Culture KidsHosts: Jill Winkowski and Prue SalaskyDate: June 13, 2025Length: 26:10In this episode of Languaging in Hampton Roads, co-hosts Jill Winkowski and Prue Salasky talk with Molly Dye (Williamsburg/Richmond), Jody Conibear Tangredi (Virginia Beach), and Sina Whitley (Newport News) about their experiences growing up globally as Third Culture Kids. The term third culture kid (TCK) was coined by sociologist Ruth Useem in the 1950s, while she was studying the lives of Americans living and working in post-colonial India. While Useem was studying the cultural intersection of the professional lives of Indians and Americans, she noticed the unique situations of the children accompanying parents abroad. Third culture kid experiences vary but, commonly, they grow up outside of their parents' passport countries. Molly's father worked for the U.S. State Department and her family lived in Switzerland and Spain; Sina's parents taught for U.S. Department of Defense schools and her family lived in Cuba, Spain, England, and Japan; Jody's father worked for the oil industry, and she lived in Iran, Indonesia, Australia, and Singapore. Living in multiple countries as a child offers adventure and excitement. It also provides a way to experience different cultures and viewpoints during important formative years. Third culture kids can become very adaptable and commonly learn to understand many points of view. Jody, who not only is a third culture kid, but has also studied them, describes how TCK adaptability and ability to understand others' viewpoints makes them highly suitable for international careers. While growing up as a TCK has its up sides, the loss that TCKs experience over the years often goes unacknowledged. Moving from place to place, repeatedly saying goodbye to friends and having to make new ones and having to readjust to new languages, cultures, and systems can add up. TCKs don't always have permission or time to grieve their losses. Here in Hampton Roads, with one of the largest military communities in the United States and with multiple international organizations and industries, including an international port, the third culture kid childhood likely hits home. Third culture experiences aren't exclusive to moving from country to country. Children who move state to state with their parents' jobs also have to adjust to new cultural systems and to different ways of interacting and speaking. In this episode, we refer to a book: Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, by Ruth D van Reken, David C. Pollock, and Michael V. Pollock, Published: Nicholas Brealey America, 2009.  Send feedback, questions, ideas for topics to languaginghr@gmail.comWe are grateful to Carlene Klein-Bennett, who researched the topic and developed a questionnaire for and reachedout to local TCKs. Welcome to our summer interns: Sarah Phillips from ODU andKaitlyn Asato from CNU. Original music is by Skye Zentz; Our Languaging logo is byPatty McDonald. Languaging in Hampton Roads is written and produced by Prue Salasky and Jill Winkowski.

Josh & Risa Hobson share about their ministry of hospitality and missionary care located in Portugal. ABOUT JOSH & RISA HOBSON: Josh and Risa Hobson are missionaries with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) who currently provide member care through Lado a Lado Ministries' retreat center in Portugal, where they live with their family. Their mission is to walk alongside Christian workers with authenticity and compassion, providing a safe space with opportunities for rest, growth, care in community, and reconnection with God. Josh worked as a chef for over 20 years, with the last 15 years as a culinary instructor at a cooking school. His passion for learning all sorts of different cuisines and dishes allow him to prepare a variety of food for our guests. He also has extensive experience in working with dietary needs and restrictions. Working for over 18 years in church plants, Josh also has experience leading groups and helping men with accountability. He is gifted in listening and debriefing. Risa is a licensed professional counselor with over two decades of experience in church ministries, education, and counseling. She has specialized training in utilizing the Seeking Safety trauma recovery model, which includes support groups specifically developed for ministry workers. Risa grew up as a third culture kid and is super passionate both personally and professionally about helping workers and their families thrive in cross-cultural settings. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: • Risa Hobson Counseling • Lado a Lado • Harry Hoffman “How to Grow a Member Care Department” • Seeking Safety (trauma care) • Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds - by Ruth E. Van Reken, David C. Pollock, Michael V. Pollock

This is Part 2 of our interview with adult third Culture Kid Sherene Joseph, a writer and storyteller born in Tamil Nadu, India.  After growing up in Oman from the age of 4 to 17 years old, she moved back to India for university studies.  Sherene later married and moved to the US with her own family.   In this part of her interview, she shares her stories of returning to India after university and not being able to fully share about her growing up in Oman.  As time went on, she realized that she shouldn't lock up those experiences which were so much a part of her. Learn more about Sherene and find link to her ​Substack newsletter​ as well as many of her ​published articles​ on her website: ​www.sherenejoseph.me​ Follow Sherene on Instagram: ​@elsjoseph Also mentioned in this episode: Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken See photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In part two of our cultural integration discussion, we have two incredible guests: Maya Hunley (former Yugoslavia) and May Butler (Philippines). These inspiring women share their experiences and discuss the church's need to welcome the stranger. Their wisdom, insights, and personal anecdotes offer valuable inspiration to cultivate empathy and respect and build relationships with people from diverse cultures. Join us on this journey of learning and growth that empowers us to become better Christians and leaders within our communities. Book Recommendations: The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures, Jayson Georges The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures, Erin Meyer Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock Resources: For more information about hosting an ESL/ELL program at your church or joining an online class, contact Francy Miller at esl.calvarytabernacle@gmail.com. If you want more information about All Nations Sunday, visit https://www/allnationssunday.com. Download the Let's Talk Guide: https://ladiesministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lets-Talk-Guide-EP6.pdf To read full articles about our podcast episodes, subscribe to Reflections print magazine: https://ladiesministries.com/reflections-2 Connect with us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci Instagram: https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161

It was a blessing to have Caryn Doerksen join us in the studio to share her story! This episode is coming out just a few days before Caryn's birthday (Sept. 30th) so make sure if you see her, you say Happy Birthday! 

On the podcast we have three incredible guests: Maya Hunley (former Yugoslavia), Francy Miller (Colombia), and May Butler (Philippines). In this two-part series, these inspiring women share their experiences and discuss the church's need to welcome the stranger. Their wisdom, insights, and personal anecdotes offer valuable inspiration to cultivate empathy and respect and build relationships with people from diverse cultures. Join us on this journey of learning and growth that empowers us to become better Christians and leaders within our communities. Book Recommendations: The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures, Jayson Georges The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures, Erin Meyer Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock Resources: For more information about hosting an ESL/ELL program at your church or joining an online class, contact Francy Miller at esl.calvarytabernacle@gmail.com. If you want more information about All Nations Sunday, visit https://www/allnationssunday.com. Download the Let's Talk Guide: https://ladiesministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lets-Talk-Guide-EP6.pdf To read full articles about our podcast episodes, subscribe to Reflections print magazine: https://ladiesministries.com/reflections-2 Connect with us: Facebook: https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci Instagram: https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161

For many of us, the end of August means a return to school. That transition can come with a number of changes and challenges. Today, we explore some of the mental health challenges that may arise and how parents can promote mental wellness for their kids of all ages. Jodi Harris, LCSW, of Active and Connected Family Therapy brings her unique experience as both a mental health professional working with Foreign Service families and an EFM herself to the discussion. Jodi also will be our guest on AFSPA Live at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 31. Join us on YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn. Resources discussed on today's show: Good Inside by Becky Kennedy: https://www.goodinside.com/book/The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.: https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock and Ruth Van Reken: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/121920.Third_Culture_KidsForeign Service Youth Foundation: https://www.fsyf.org/Active & Connected Families Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-connected-families/id1547081877Families in Global Transition: https://www.figt.org/

Minna Kayser shares with us about how God is using MK Ministries to bring healing and wholeness to adult TCKs. ABOUT MINNA KAYSER: Minna was born multi-cultural! Her father was German, her mother an American, and Minna was born and raised in Ethiopia. Having survived intense childhood trauma, she pursued a degree in psychology, but it wasn't until she met Karen that her healing journey progressed. A portion of her testimony is recorded in her book Diamond Fractal. Today she has a passion for walking with people in their journey toward freedom using inner healing prayer. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: Books: Diamond Fractal: A Story of a Shattered Mind Made Whole by Karen A. Keegan and Minna J. Kayser Joy Starts Here: the transformation zone by Dr E. James Wilder III, Rev Edward M. Khouri, Rev Chris M. Coursey, Ms Shelia D. Sutton Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel by Dr. E James Wilder III, Ms Anna Kang, Mr John Loppno, and Ms Sungshim Loppnow Journey Into The Divided Heart: Facing the Defense Mechanisms That Hinder True Emotional Healing by Steve Fair Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, Revised Edition by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken Living From The Heart Jesus Gave You by James G. Friesen, E. James Wilder, Anne M. Bierling, Rick Koepcke, Maribeth Poole Websites: M & K Ministry Life Model Work HeartSync

This episode is a slight interruption to the regular format so I can share 3 “superlative” reads from August 2022. Since I can't totally leave you without a story, though, I'm also sharing about a special retreat I took around my birthday weekend and how I basically immersed myself in books the whole time.…August superlatives…People of the Book, by Geraldine BrooksThird Culture Kids, by David C Pollock & Ruth E van RekenMiss Pickerell Goes to Mars, by Ellen MacGregor…currently reading…Heart Songs, by E Annie Proulx…other books & things mentioned…Book Fare Podcast…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

In this minisode we're going back to the origin story of in-betweenish, explaining why and how it came to be. It all started with a few simple questions about a decade ago:Where is home? What is a home?This lead me on a journey to discover the term Third Culture Kid (TCK). Researchers John and Ruth Useem, an American sociologist and anthropologist couple, first coined the term Third Culture Kids when they were living abroad in India with their family. According to Dr. Ruth Useem, being a Third Culture Kid explained “Children who accompany their parents into another culture [usually for a parent's career choice.]” Sometimes the term Adult Third Culture Kid, ATCK, is used to describe adults who had a TCK upbringing.Simple formula used to understand Third Culture Kids: A [parents' culture] + B [host country/countries culture(s)] = C [your own third culture]Years later, when doing research for the inception of the in-betweenish pod, I came across the more inclusive term Cross-Cultural Kids (CCK). This new model was researched and developed by Ruth E. Van Reken and encompasses more diverse experiences of people who exist across different cultures for any reason. In her research, Van Reken outlines 7 Cross-Cultural Kid categories and they are:Bi-racial/ bi-cultural childrenChildren of ImmigrantsChildren of RefugeesChildren of Minorities (Privileged or Marginalized)International AdoptionsTraditional Third Culture Kids  (Foreign Service Kids, Corporate Brats, Missionary Kids, Military Brats)Domestic Third Culture Kids If you recognize yourself in this CCK upbringing and you want to share your story, reach out to me directly. I'd love to hear from you! You can reach me through our website or send me  a message through our Instagram.✏️  TCK and CCK Resources: Learn More HereMo — Netflix series developed by Mohammed Amer and Ramy Youssef The life of a Palestinian family as they navigate the convoluted US immigration systemCross Cultural Kids Research developed by Ruth E. Van RekenThird Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds Book by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between Book by Christopher O'Shaughnessy Letters Never Sent: A Global Nomad's Journey from Hurt to Healing Book by Ruth E. Van Reken The Danger of a Single Story Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TED** If you decide to purchase the books through the links above, the show may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. ____________________Curious about the in-betweenish podWebsite  |  Instagram  |  TikTok  |  ContactThe in-betweenish pod is produced by Beatriz Nour Music is composed and produced by Malik Elmessiry

Te ha pasado que has experimentado una crisis de identidad durante tu inmigración? Esta semana estamos hablando con Caro sobre el termino TCK y la maravillosa comunidad que ha encontrado con otros que comparten su identidad como Third Culture Kids!Caro ha experimentado muchísimas inmigraciones desde muy chiquita! Ha vivido en varios países en Europa, China, Venezuela y muchos más de los que habla en la entrevista!En este episodio hablamos del termino TCK, de cómo ha logrado integrar multiples culturas en su vida, del "reverse cultural shock" que vivió al regresar a Venezuela, de los multiples idiomas que aprendido y como ha logrado manejarlos!Disfruten de este episodio que la hicimos con mucho cariño. Aquí les dejo los libros que Caro nos recomendó si quieren saber mas de los TCK y sus cuentas para que la contacten!Libros recomendados en el episodio: 1- Third Culture Kids, Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken2- Misunderstood: The impact of growing up overseas in the 21st century by Tanya Crossman3- Growing Up in Transit: The Politics of Belonging at an International School by Danau TanuSu IG: https://www.instagram.com/ideasinwords_/https://www.instagram.com/the.paletteproject/TCK Global Community en IG:https://www.instagram.com/tckglobal/Para conectar con nosotros en Modern Immigrant:IG https://www.instagram.com/modernimmigrant/Website https://www.modernimmigrant.net/Youtube https://youtu.be/5JY932HMo-cListen to Love and Noraebang podcast wherever you get your podcasts! https://sonoromedia.com/love-and-noraebangDisfruten! Support the show

What is life like when you grow up in no fixed place and in countries that neither of your parents are from? The term for this kind of person is Third Culture Kid, and longtime listener Chelsea Hicks joins us on this mini-episode to explain what it's like. Not only is Chelsea a Third Culture Kid, but both her father an her partner are as well. She talks about the positive as well as the negative aspects of being a TCK, how being one has affected her life, and if she thinks she'll ever settle down. Find Chelsea in Instagram on both her personal page and her art page. You can also follow the Third Culture Kid Instagram page; message Jay to join the Discord and WhatsApp groups if you're a TCK. Also, learn more by reading Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock and Ruth E Van Reken.  ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

In this converstaion with Mark Poehner (Marco), we cover a few topics such as his experience as a foreigner growing up in Colombia during a time of inmense violence . We also talk about his family dynamics and upbringing and his approach to parenting. We talk as well as his passion to reforestation and conservation of endagered forest species in Colombia. And how everything in life is intricately interconnected. Here is more about him in his own words: "It wasn't until I was in my 50s and read Third Culture Kids, by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken, that I understood how growing up in Colombia and going to Colegio Bolívar molded my identity and social adaptation. Like many other CB students and alumni, I am a hybrid of two or more cultures, having entered Colombia at age 5, in January 1961. It was a bewildering introduction to a society at war with itself, with extremes and contrasts between wealth and poverty, ethnic diversity, natural beauty and abundance and the ugliness of the Violencia. My father, who had been born to missionary parents in Pereira, Caldas (1926, prior to the secession of Risaralda), also felt “called” to minister to the poor and downtrodden, so he ventured into the most remote regions, jungles and marginalized neighborhoods, where the refugees settled; and he took me with him. I formed deep bonds with the forests and pueblos of Colombia. I became a “grincolombiano” or “grindio.” On my 17th birthday I left home, Colegio Bolívar and Colombia, to make it on my own. Borrowing my airfare, I went to the USA, where I began working as a farm laborer, a dock worker, and even a janitor at my high school, to subsist. It took four years to afford college, where I felt out of place socially. I worked a few years as a journalist, then turned to teaching, first adults, then children. In my early 30s, in a crisis of identity, I returned to Colombia to explore my national affinity. Teaching some wonderful 4th grade classes at CB, from 1988 to 1991, I realized that I was both Colombian and USAmerican, and that it was my choice to embrace both. During that time I was offered an abandoned farm in upper Pance, above the town and the end of the road. I bought it in February 1989, borrowing from my retirement account. I devoted it to reforestation with native species, and to the conservation of endangered forest species. I learned the hard way, that the idealism of “self-sustained” farms takes 26-hr. workdays; so I kept the project going on my meager teacher budget. Dealing with the violence of my upbringing (frequent fighting in my neighborhood, ongoing disturbances in the countryside and the city), I pursued a different approach to relationships and communication. After marrying and becoming a father, I was given a mentor in “Effective Communication and Relationship Building.” I studied under Selwa Saíd for 17 years, learning how to teach and raise children without coercion, punishment or yelling, and to listen to the intent and desire of others in conflict. I thoroughly changed my approach to teaching and parenting. Now retired, I live between my two countries, between Cali and Central Coast California. Between forestry and surfing. As a hermit in the Farallones de Cali and as a dad on the Monterey Peninsula. As many other CB alumni, I'm a hybrid, a bridge builder, and hopefully a resource for a more peaceful and healthy future." Contact Mark Poehner FB: Marco Poehner Markpoehner@icloud.com WA: +1 831-512-2880 316-562-6627 (when I have a signal) Contact Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/

Do you know what a TCK is? Claire Patty grew up in the Czech Republic with her family as a TCK, Third Culture Kid, and from a young age was impacted by being raised in a cross-cultural setting and seeing the gospel transform lives. After graduating from a Czech national school, she moved to Chicago to begin her studies in Children's ministry at Moody Bible Institute. During her years at Moody, God placed a passion in her heart for third-culture kids. Claire now serves on the Josiah Venture international team as the JV Kids Director. In this episode you will hear all about her experience as a JVK/TCK and what exactly is a TCK. She shares some common phrases she hears JVK say and some amazing resources. Click on the link in bio to listen. Learn more about Josiah Venture Website: www.josiahventure.com Social Media: @josiahventure Contact: social@josiahventure.com Books Mentioned in Episode Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, Michael V. Pollock Raising Up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids: A Practical Guide to Preventive Care by Lauren Wells JVK Stories book: I Am Third, Volume II: Josiah Venture Kids and Their Journeys JVK Deep Dive PDF: Mission Trips: josiahventure.com/mission-trips Summer Internships: josiahventure.com/summer-internships Josiah Venture Prayer Room: pray.josiahventure.com Josiah Venture Prayer Room APP: josiahventure.com/prayer-room-app

Welcome to this 40th episode of Navigate! This milestone episode marks the completion of three conversations -one with each of Tim's adult Third Culture Kids. By the way, if you're unfamiliar with the term Third Culture Kid, or TCK for short, have a listen to episode 39, where podcast guest  Chad Phillips does a great job of unpacking that for us.This episode conversation brings in Luke Austin. Luke has spent the majority  of his life outside of the United States, which happens to be his passport country. During his childhood and teen years, Luke roamed the globe with his parents, residing mostly in Central Asia and Turkey. Luke and his family returned to the U.S. in 2016, the summer he graduated from high school.Luke currently lives with his wife Maria in Chicago, where he works as a digital marketing team leader with an Orange County based company. The Austin family recently had the opportunity to return to Turkey for a brief visit, and this conversation takes place from there. As a heads up, there is an added touch of realism to this conversation. The context is outside on the terrace of the Austin's guest apartment, where Tim and Luke had some gusty winds to deal with. Nonetheless we think you're going to enjoy getting to know Tim's son Luke Austin…Here's some additional resources on the topic of TCK's:Podcast Episodes:Core Values with Adrianne VerheyenThird Culture Kids with Emma AustinThird Culture Kids and Transition with Chad PhillipsTCK Re-Entry/Transition:https://interactionintl.org/programs/transition-seminar/https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/mk-transitional-seminarBooks:Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock (3rd ed), Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2017.Support the show (https://www.encompasslifecoaching.com/support)

Third Culture Kids or TCK's for short…Who are they and what defines them? How did the term originate? And why is it important for us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face? You'll hear about all of this and more with Tim's good friend and guest on the show, Chad Phillips. Chad Phillips is a TCK from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and The Netherlands. He spent his first 18 years overseas. He also served TCKs internationally in Singapore and Belgium. Chad has been directing International Society of Missionary Kids (ISMK) since 2004, and continues to coach TCKs (and their families) on a global scale. He has an M.A. in Christian Ministries from AGTS, with an emphasis in life coaching and eight years of professional life-coaching experience.  After graduating high school from The American School of The Hague, Chad went to North Central University in Minneapolis, and did his internship in Singapore. It was during his college years that Chad met his beautiful bride, Dargan. Chad and Dargan are parents to two young adult TCK's, Katherine and Graham. TCK's are an amazing group of human beings. Tim and his wife Eve are parents to three TCK's, so they are definitely near and dear to his heart and the motivation for producing this series of episodes about TCK's.  What's your relationship to TCK's, or what could it be? What might be your call to action in response to this conversation? Raising awareness in your church community? Befriending a TCK? Reaching out to the parents of a TCK? Supporting those like Chad and Dargan Phillips who are on the front lines working with TCK's?  Praying for TCK's and their families as they adjust and acculturate to new situations and environments?Here's some additional resources on the topic of TCK's:Podcast Episodes:Core Values with Adrianne VerheyenThird Culture Kids with Emma AustinTCK Re-Entry/Transition:https://interactionintl.org/programs/transition-seminar/https://www.barnabas.org/member-care/events/mk-transitional-seminarBooks:Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock (3rd ed), Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2017.Support the show (https://www.encompasslifecoaching.com/support)

Heeeello, dobar dan! In this episode, we will talk about mental health, struggles and challenges faced by foreigners living in another country and much more. And to talk about those topics I invited two special guests from the area and with a huge background living overseas: Stephanie Johnson, a clinical social worker from the United States with over 20 years of experience working in international communities around the world; and Dunja Dejanović, a psychologist from Croatia who is currently working in a hospital with children and spent years of her life living in Germany and in The Netherlands. Join us in this cathartic moment! Recommendations: Movie: Soul (2020), Pixar Animation Studios Books: Love Around the World, by Davor Rostuhar Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken The Emotionally Resilient Expat - Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures, by Linda A. Janssen Festival: https://voxfeminae.net/ Organisation: Family In Global Transition, https://www.figt.org/ ------------ Blog: brunomoller.wixsite.com/ E-mail: bruno.abade@hotmail.com This episode was recorded at the podcast studio of My Place Coworking: https://www.facebook.com/myplace.croatia/

One thing the globally mobile lifestyle requires from us all is to adjust to change. In Third Culture Kids: Growing up among Worlds, David C. Pollock and Ruth Van Reken introduced the concept of ‘building a RAFT' to help ease us and our children through moves to new cultures. RAFT stands for:  Reconciliation Affirmation Farewells Think […]

Votre famille est expatriée. Votre enfant parle mal... Vous préférez en rire en expliquant à vos proches qu'il faut parfois un "décodeur" pour le comprendre. En réalité, cela vous inquiète: que faire? Dans cet épisode coup de boost, je reçois Domitilla de Laporte, orthophoniste depuis plus de 20 ans et multi-expatriée. Pas de panique! Ecoutez ses recommandations pour aider votre enfant expatrié à développer son langage. Dans cet épisode vous apprendrez: pourquoi le développement du langage chez l’enfant est essentiel, en particulier chez les enfants expatriés; ce qu’il faut vérifier avant de faire un bilan chez un orthophoniste; comment rester dans votre rôle de parent et ne pas devenir professeur de langage; des conseils pratiques pour aider votre enfant à développer son langage. Pour aller plus loin, consultez le site web de Domitilla de Laporte: http://www.domidelaporte.com. Voici quelques livres conseillés par Domitilla à propos de l'enfant bilingue ou plurilingue et de l'expatriation: "L’enfant expatrié" de Gaëlle Goutain et Adélaïde Russell "Third culture kids" de David C. Pollock et Ruth E. Van Reken "Guide à l’usage des parents d’enfants bilingues" de Barbara Abdelilah-Bauer "Les enfants d’expatriés" Enfants de la troisième culture », de Cécile Gylbert "Le défi des enfants bilingues, grandir et vivre en parlant plusieurs langues" de Barbara Abdelilah-Bauer "Comprendre et accompagner l’enfance bilingue" de Franck Scola "Langages d’Amour des enfants" de Gary Chapman et Ross Campbell “Paroles de mères expatriées / Des récits pluriels sur la parentalité nomade", ouvrage collaboratif mené par Véronique Martin-Place.

I never talked to anyone about the nearly overwhelming, visceral longing that took over my quiet moments; I kind of assumed everyone felt the same intensity. Until I realized it was an expression of unresolved grief that had accumulated in my life.  “Clearly I’m someone who really needed the catharsis [of farewell events]. Because of my own unresolved grief, these goodbyes hit me probably harder than other people.” What can we as parents do to help our Third Culture Kids (TCKs) - and ourselves - process grief so it doesn’t crop up again later? In this episode I talk about  My own story of unresolved grief, Why we need to engage in mourning, How we may go wrong with encouragement, and more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  Effortless Family Connection Workshop Third Culture Kids A Gift to Care For by Ulrika Ernvik Drawn To A Story by Cath Brew: gifts and art for expats Third Culture Kids Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas Simple tips for understanding and expressing your grief by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a blog post and transcript. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. You might also like: Episode 5 - Stories & Memories, with Ulrika Ernvik ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit “Apply Now.” CONNECT WITH KIM:  Workshop: Effortless Family Connection Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

We chat with LaShell Tinder, Families in Global Transition's Treasurer and a professional in global mobility about the issues that US citizens face when they move overseas, “duty of care”, issues facing dual national couples, how COVID-19 is impacting American expats, digital nomads, geographic trends, repatriation, and much more. Families in Global Transition is a forum for globally mobile individuals, families, and those working with them. They promote cross-sector connections for sharing research and developing best practices that support the growth, success and well-being of people crossing cultures around the world. Families in Global Transition LaShell's LinkedIn Profile Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth E. Van Reken, David C. Pollock, Michael V. Pollock

In this episode, I talk to expat coach Kim Adams, founder of Resilient Expats, who coaches families, schools and teachers on how to develop emotional skills and how to turn the challenges of expat life into strengths. Kim and her family, originally from Missouri in the US, have spent the last ten years in Thailand and Oman. This episode is Part 1 of the conversation with Kim, which was recorded before COVID-19 hit the news. Part 2 to follow next.You can find Kim at:https://resilientexpats.com/ Book references:"Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds" (David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/121920.Third_Culture_Kids?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=UHoRy3X3O3&rank=1"Safe Passage: How mobility affects people & what international schools should do about it" (Douglas W. Ota):https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25052916-safe-passageKim Adams

In this episode: - An interview with Reina, a self-described third culture kid whose K12 education took her from Japan, to Taiwan, to Michigan, and back again - Advice from one international student to another: Things to be mindful of when you're making important decisions about your post-high school pathways - Advice from a student services professional for all students in general: Three things to check when you're thinking about college/university Further reading on third culture kids: Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds, David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken "Professor Umlaut" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)

Jody Ballard was born in Hawai, mother of three grown-up kids, she lived all her life moving from a country to another, currently, she is living between Warsaw (Poland), where her husband works, and Abu Dhabi (UAE), where she goes back regularly for her professional projects. She is a licensed clinical therapist, a certified wellness coach, a professional trainer and a public speaker. She is also the author of the novel “ Women’s Heritage Walk (http://www.womensheritagewalk.com) ” that takes place in Abu Dhabi. Glimpse on Jody's insights: How to build a strong relationship with our partners and manage to go through stressful transitional times together. How to adapt to new cultures and get out of our comfort zones. How to build a successful career while moving from a country to another. Jody's habits in relocation: Appreciating the people who are in her daily life (friends but also those who are not necessarily close, such as the people who work in the grocery store where she shops...etc.). Asking questions and trying to understand cultural differences. Not fearing to ask for help. Jody's recommended online resources: Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram). Jody's recommended books: Third Culture Kids (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1857885252?keywords=third%20culture%20child&qid=1450473641&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1) by David C. Pollock Jody’s book: The Smell of Mud (http://www.amazon.com/Smell-Mud-Jody-J-Ballard/dp/0988334003/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450473783&sr=8-1&keywords=jody+ballard) Find Jody Ballard: www.jodyballard.com (http://www.jodyballard.com) www.womensheritagewalk.com (http://www.womensheritagewalk.com) Help your expat friends who might need inspiration to turn the challenges of relocation into great opportunities. Share this episode with your friends!