Pre-Posting Session: Psychological Preparation for a Posting

Product code: IA0238

Upcoming sessions

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June 04, 2026

Virtual

9:00 am to 11:30 am (ET)

French

June 16, 2026

Virtual

7:00 am to 9:30 am (ET)

French

June 18, 2026

Virtual

7:00 am to 9:30 am (ET)

English

More available sessions

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

In-person

Virtual Classroom

Duration

Duration

2-3 hours

Audience

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employees

Dependents

 

Description

Preparing for an international posting involves more than logistics. It requires emotional and psychological readiness. This session provides practical strategies and insights to help participants navigate the unique challenges of living and working abroad.

This is a participatory group session designed for active involvement. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to share perspectives and experiences.

Due to the sensitivity of the discussions, the session is only open to employees and their spouses and partners with a confirmed posting assignment.

 

Topics include:

  • expatriation lifecycle: understanding the stages of adjustment and cultural transition
  • stress and anxiety management/expatriation: identifying stressors related to postings and exploring tools and resources for resilience
  • adaptation strategies: how to respond effectively to new environments and team dynamics
  • cultural integration: the role of Canadian values in shaping your experience overseas

 

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • reflect on the psychological impact of an overseas posting
  • recognize potential challenges and positive opportunities during the transition
  • apply practical tools to manage stress, adapt culturally, and maintain mental well-being

 Notes: The session is open to Government of Canada employees and provincial co-locators who are posted to one of Canada’s missions abroad. Government of Canada employees and co-locators will need to contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca to register. To register spouses and partners for this session, employees will also need to contact the email address.

 

Legacy course code: 00031414

Additional upcoming sessions

Date and Time Session code Location Language Available seats
May 26, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) IA0238-EN-20260526 Virtual English Full
June 04, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:30 am (ET) IA0238-FR-20260604 Virtual French 12
June 09, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (ET) IA0238-EN-20260609 Virtual English Full
June 16, 2026, 7:00 am to 9:30 am (ET) IA0238-FR-20260616 Virtual French 20
June 18, 2026, 7:00 am to 9:30 am (ET) IA0238-EN-20260618 Virtual English 15
June 25, 2026, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm (ET) IA0238-EN-20260625 Virtual English 16
Date modified: 2022-07-11

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