The presenter will provide an in-depth exploration of multicultural children, often referred to as third culture kids. The session will cover various categories of multicultural children, including missionary kids, military dependents, children of diplomats, expatriate business families, and immigrant children.
These children commonly encounter unique challenges related to their diverse backgrounds and the pressures they face during their upbringing. They often experience significant grief from the losses associated with frequent relocations, including friendships, cultural norms, and familiar foods. It is essential 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.
Finally, the presenter will offer strategies for fostering understanding and support for multicultural children, along with practical solutions to address their needs both in educational settings and therapeutic envIironments.
