An affirming stance allows us to ask more questions before making assumptions and to see our clients more clearly within the full context of their lives, rather than as a code to be found in the DSM.
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From the Dean’s Desk to the Student’s Chair
While the transition is intimidating, my years in higher education aren’t going away. Rather, they are evolving into a mosaic of insights and perspectives that can breathe life into classroom discussions.
Anchoring Our Expat Lives: Solid Relationships Abroad
The relationships we form, the friendships we nurture, provide an anchor that helps us feel grounded amidst the shifting tides of change.
Cultivating Self-Compassion at Work
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer a close friend. By acknowledging our imperfections and challenges without judgment, we can foster a healthier relationship with ourselves.
Navigating Grief Abroad: The Expat’s Guide to Coping with Loss
Today I am reflecting on the heartache of losing loved ones while living abroad. The narrative of such loss and of distance magnifying the grief isn’t shared nearly enough. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that many of us, myself included, have had to face.
The Introverted Expat’s Guide to Thriving in Extroverted Societies
Today, I want to share some thoughts on a topic that resonates with many expats: the challenge of introverted individuals in countries where extroversion is the norm.
Finding Myself Across the Globe: Embracing Identity Expansion While Living Abroad
For the first time, I was free to explore and experiment without preconceived notions of who I was, what I should be or what I should want...
Navigating Mental Health Challenges as an International Student in the US
As I stepped out of the San Francisco International Airport, the bay breeze welcomed me to this new chapter of my life. What I didn't realize at that time was...
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