The University of Edinburgh in collaboration with ‘Forces Children Scotland’ and the ‘Scottish Council of Independent Schools’ will be hosting a webinar with a series of presentations to share knowledge and lived experiences of supporting Third Culture Kids’ wellbeing and growing up internationally from a psychological perspective. The term “Third Culture Kids” (TCKs) describes children who have spent significant periods of their formative years in a country other than their passport country, or a different culture than their parents. The event will be of interest to parents, teachers and school counsellors to engage in an open conversation to share knowledge and increase awareness about supporting TCKs’ wellbeing. To sign up for the free webinar, please register here: https://tck_webinar.eventbrite.co.uk.
Speakers and Presentations:
Dr Laura Cariola, University of Edinburgh — “Third Culture Kids’ use of digital technology and wellbeing”
Katie Rigg, Council of International Schools — “Managing pressures in the transition to university”
Laura Falconer, Forces Children Scotland — “What can we do to help?”
Amanda Pilmore-Bedford, University of Edinburgh — “The pitfalls of parenting TCK’s and ways we can overcome them – from the perspective of a parent”
Kirti Devnani, Psychforthought/University of Edinburgh — “Reframing questions, open communication and skilled support rooted in understanding the complexities that TCKs experience”
Rebecca Pohl, American School of Warsaw/University of Edinburgh — “Building a RAFT: Preparing students and families for transition”
Tom Hughes, University of Edinburgh — “The advantage of being a TCK”
There will be also a discussion to share knowledge and experiences on supporting TCKs’ mental wellbeing.
