Stories and Memories, with Ulrika Ernvik

Do you know your own life story? That seems like a strange question. But for TCKs it can be an important undertaking and it helps develop a sense of continuity within yourself. “The brain automatically will make memories of hard times. But we need to be more intentional about making memories of good times.” When we tell our stories to someone who’s ready to listen, the good parts start to glimmer. Ulrika shares  How to create margins in our lives - timewise, emotionally and economically The importance of having regular “checkups” during your life abroad Red flags or signs that families might need counseling help and more. RESOURCES mentioned in this episode: Ulrika’s book Third Culture Kids: A Gift to Care For Ulrika’s websites Familje Gladje and Safety Stories Article Three Ways To Process Stressful Events Family workshop online  ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Ulrika Ernvik is a social worker and licensed psychotherapist who has focused her work as a family therapist on TCKs. She is a TCK herself and has parented five TCKs. She has met with hundreds of TCKs and their families in therapy, in workshops, at camps, conferences and reunions around Asia and Europe. Over the years she has developed unique knowledge about how the TCK experience affects children, based on neuroscience and attachment theory. She uses interactive exercises that help families and groups process the TCK experience. Her base has been The Well International as well as her own practice, Familjegladje (Family Joy). CONNECT with Ulrika Ernvik: Website Familje Gladje Website Safety Stories Email Ulrika ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit “Apply Now.” CONNECT WITH KIM:  Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

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Living an international life and raising kids abroad is amazing … and it can get intense! Being so far away from loved ones, the constant rounds of goodbyes, piecing together a cohesive education at multiple international schools, the eventual transition to university with its own brand of culture shock … and that’s only a few of the factors adding complexity for globally mobile families. I’m on a mission to raise a healthier generation of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) - and the parents who raise them! That means making sure you know the pitfalls to avoid, and giving you practical measures that really help. I’ll draw on my experience raising 3 TCKs, reading and research, experiences of friends and colleagues, including many international school teachers, counselors, seasoned coaches, artists and others doing fantastic work to ease the lives of expats around the globe. I believe we’re stronger together. Join me for a heart to heart, full of warmth and compassion... for you and for me… because honestly I’m figuring it out as I go along, just like most parents! For more, see https://resilientexpats.com, and come hang out with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ResilientExpats/); hearing from you would make my day!