Identity and Belonging, with Anna Seidel

Parents who’ve grown up in one culture may not know exactly how to support their Third Culture Kids (TCKs) develop a strong, healthy sense of identity and belonging. “It starts with acknowledging that our kids won’t have the same identity we do, and that’s OK.” In this episode we talk about Advantages of TCK life; Why parents and family are so critical to children’s success when we move; Practical ways to create a sense of belonging; and so much more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  adapt.succeed.together. 12-week group program starts March 1 - with a special bonus for those who sign up by February 15. Get more details and updates on the adapt.succeed.together. Facebook page. Get a taste of what the program is about through the upcoming FREE events, including ways to manage the ups and downs of cultural adaptation (Zoom talk) and  a 5 day challenge to help you live without regrets. Anna’s talk on identity and belonging in the Facebook group Expats on Purpose (January 8, 2021) Raising Up A Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids by Lauren Wells Third Culture Kids Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth E. Van Reken and David C. Pollock RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a transcript and blog post. 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 Episode 14 with Jane Ordaz Episode 16 with Andrea Puck Episode 17 Where do you need more support? Episode 19 with Renata Andrade ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: I remember the first time I heard the term Third Culture Kid (TCK). It was 1994 and my mom sent me an email with a link to a gopher site (remember those?). I sat in the computer lab at the university reading it, fascinated. There was a whole world of “don’t-quite-fit-ins” out there. I work to help other TCKs and their parents find this tribe and how they belong there before they reach adulthood.  Anna is a certified trainer, coach, and engineer with 40+ years of expat experience who empowers clients as parents and as individuals. Building on a solid foundation of experience and state of the art programs she helps the whole family love their expat experience without regrets. Anna has lived abroad all her life and is currently raising her own Third Culture Kids in a cross-cultural marriage. She knows what keeps you awake at night - as a parent and as an individual. CONNECT with Anna C. Seidel: When you sign up for Anna’s newsletter you’ll get a copy of 25+ ways to nurture long distance relationships Email Anna Website www.globalmobilitytrainer.com Instagram: global_mobility_trainer LinkedIn 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.  CONNECT WITH KIM:  Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Inquire about adapt.succeed.together. and get all your questions answered.