COURSE DETAILS
Date: October 15th 2003, 09.00 till 15.30
Number of participants: limited to 20
Venue: with close proximity to FIS ( Frankfurt International School) the premises of Int. Christian Fellowship premises are located at: Hohemark 75 in 61440 Oberursel. Tel. 06171-9239743
www.icf-taunus.com
Methodology: Interactive, concrete and informative input mix
Fee: €.150,= includes childcare, handouts, refreshments and a light lunch.
Childcare: please mention age and special needs of children with booking
Early Bird special: save 20% on confirmed bookings received during August
Early Bird special: save 10% on confirmed bookings received during September
Registration: Booking through: seminars@consultus.net

“Sailing the Winds of Change”

Recently relocated abroad? No doubt, stress is your steady companion as living in another culture, facing the challenge of a foreign language and struggling with dual career issues leaves us without our networks and successful coping skills.
As spouses we share the responsibilities of nurturing the family needs, and to be a supportive partner. Other than simply run a household abroad it is coupled to the desire to make a new house to a real home.
Juggling these different roles and learning to cope with an new cultural environment requires specific knowledge and coping skills.
This workshop will focus on gaining a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges connected to raising a family overseas, how international mobility effects the family members, and how cultural differences permeate our everyday life.
Naturally the sharing of resources and coping strategies will round of this interactive workshop which encourages the participants to network and share their experiences.

Program Itinerary

WELCOME
Introductions
Validation of objectives
Networking activity

THE IMPACT OF CULTURE
Examine how culture has an influence on our daily life
Appreciate the value systems that directs behaviour
Experience your own management of change when dealing with the unexpected

CULTURE SHOCK & MANAGING THE ADAPTATION CYCLE
Recognise the signals of culture shock
How it affects all family members
Share coping strategies

CHILDREN; EXPAT KIDS; GLOBAL NOMADS?
How children see the move and react
What parents can do to help during the more difficult phases
Raising happy, resourceful TCK’s (third culture kids)

TANGIBLES
Sharing Resources