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Program Overview

Kids in Transition

THIRD CULTURE KIDS
Often when a family is moving abroad, especially for the first time, there is concern about the impact of the relocation on the children. Leaving home and friends to go to what seems a strange new land can be overwhelming. In order to help children understand the move, and make a smooth transition to a new home and family life in another country, CONSULTus has designed a children’s intercultural program for those ages 6 and older. The overall goal is to help the children learn about the differences between their home country and the one to which they are going. Our program helps to make sense out of their new environment and identify strategies to build a happy, balanced life abroad by working through anxieties and fear of the unknown.

CORNERSTONES
The objective of the Kid’s in Transition program:

  • understanding what makes people different.
  • learning about what school life is like abroad.
  • exploring ways of staying in touch with friends and the making of new friends. Fill in the information gap on the new country and its people.

OUTLINE OF PROGRAM DELIVERY

  • The parents complete an Intake Form
  • the Children fill out own Intake Sheet
  • CONSULTus sends a program description
  • CONSULTus discusses the preliminary program with the parents.
The program offers age-appropriate teaching methods. We help children learn through games, songs and interactive projects. The examples we use relate to every day life of children.

FEE STRUCTURE
Fees vary depending on number of participants, number of trainers and duration of the training. All quotations are excluding MwSt. Travel expenses and / or conference facilities are charged seperately.

Program Itinerary

The Kid’s in Transition program is customised to the family’s and children’s specific issues and concerns.

CULTURE DEFINED
Comprehensive understanding how culture shapes and affects the individual’s behaviour as well as the communication process. Based on an introductory video followed up with questions and answers.

PERSONAL CULTURAL AWARENESS
Investigating how one is influenced by our own cultural heritage.What impact this has on our expectations and views. Learn to appreciate other cultures. How to value rather than misjudge differences.

EVERYDAY LIFE
Knowledge about local customs, history and lifestyles are imperative to the transition to a new culture.Through field trips, treasure hunts, art projects, we inspire the children to explore.

THE ADAPTATION CYCLE
The adaptation cycle and the impact of relocation are explored. Strategies are discussed to ease the transition period. A ten point suggestion sheet is used during the debriefing with the parents.

VENUE
The program can be conducted at the family’s home or hotel, or at our offices.

For further information, please contact CONSULTus Germany.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
A total system approach with an international reach for intercultural counselling or relocation issues is available through our global network.