Pre-Posting Session: Psychological Preparation for a Posting

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

2 hours

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employee

Description

This session covers several topic concerning overseas postings including:

• the shock of being in a new country – the lifecycle
• stress and anxiety: type of stress related to the world of expatriation; tools and resources
• reactions and adaptations to being overseas
• how Canadians values plays a role in your cultural adaptation
• self care first to best support self and others, tools and resources
• critical Incident: What are they? What to do?

Learning objectives

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

• reflect on the impact of going overseas on their mental health
• recognize the positive impacts or challenges they are currently experiencing with their upcoming posting

Notes: This session is part of the pre-posting training program. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend when possible.

Government of Canada employees will need to contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca to determine eligibility and registration procedures for their spouses and partners.

Legacy course code: 00031414