Pre-Posting Session: Moving Abroad with Teens
Overview
Delivery method
Virtual Classroom
Duration
2 hours
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employees
Dependents
Description
Tweens and teens usually have very strong opinions about moving abroad. Some are keen, others not so much. This workshop will help parents better understand the possible reactions and challenges that might show up. Information about ‘Third Culture Kid’ will be provided to try to understand the reality for these tweens and teens.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
• identify solutions to tween/teen reactions and challenges to moving abroad
• explore strategies and best practices to assist parents
• outline the concept of ‘Third Culture Kid’
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: 00027230
Additional upcoming sessions
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am (ET) | ODS216-EN-20250612 | Virtual | English | Full | Sign in to register |
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Pre-Posting Session: Moving With Children
Although many would say that children can adapt to anything, the reality is that moving to a different country has an impact on them. Discussion about the reality of Third Culture Kid will be provided to try to understand some of the reactions and challenges that may be present, as well as how can we, as parents, better prepare them for the move abroad.
