In this session, explore multicultural children, often known as third-culture kids. The discussion will cover various categories of multicultural children, including missionary kids, military dependents, children of diplomats, expatriate business families, and immigrant children. These children often face unique challenges stemming from their diverse backgrounds and the pressures associated with their upbringing. They frequently experience significant grief due to the losses that come with frequent relocations, such as friendships, cultural norms, and familiar foods. It is vital for these children to learn effective ways to process their grief. Barriers to processing their experiences may include societal pressures to portray their lives as ideal, family reluctance to acknowledge past traumas, and external perceptions that label their experiences as merely privileged. Join us to explore strategies for fostering understanding and support for multicultural children, alongside practical solutions to meet their needs in educational settings and therapeutic environments.
