Expat Kids: Preparation for departure
- French or English
- In person
- Individual or with siblings
- 2 hours
Workshop for children and teenagers leaving for expatriation: the essentials
Children and teenagers preparing for an expatriation with their families may be very enthusiastic or, on the other hand, feel trapped. How do they fit into the family adventure and how can they be more involved in this decision? What doors need to be opened so that families can dialogue constructively and build a common vision of this new expatriation opportunity?
During our personalized workshop, children and teens can ask questions and share what’s on their mind. They come out of the workshop with real ways to take action and participate in the expatriation.
What participants and their parents have said
Annick
Expatriate in Italy with her 3 children
“The feedback from my children was very positive, I have the impression that it helped them see this new expatriation more like anadventure rather than an obligation.”
Théo, 14, Australia
"My parents wanted to leave but not me, it was too far away. During the workshop I was able to put into words the things that bothered me to talk about them with my parents. "
Sophie, Canada
"My daughter felt I was pulling her away from her father (we are separated) and Expat Communication helped us to ease the tension."
Tiago, 9, Brazil
"It was good to be able to say what I wanted and to have someone answer my questions."
Objectives of workshop for future-expat kids: going abroad
1. Understand what a departure represents emotionally and materially speaking; give space to participants to express their questions, concerns, and motivations using the tools and exercises proposed during the workshop
2. Identify solutions and resources (websites, videos, books, …) to ease the transition
3. Join our family expatriation community, which helps to identify and adopt the attitudes that will facilitate the process of integration
Modalities that adapt to the needs of children and teens going abroad
This program is aimed at children and teenagers between the ages of 7 and 18, in the months leading up to or following their departure.
It takes place in the form of a personalized workshop (individually or with their siblings, for example) in 2 hours on our premises, in French or in English.
Key figures
Expatriates who benefited from our programs in 2022 recommend them
Hours of training completed in 2022
Talents benefitted from an Expat Communication program in 2022
These programs are developed in accordance with Expat Communication's educational standards. Find out more about our approach and our quality requirements.
Organize a workshop "Expat Kids Workshop: going abroad" on request
To organize this workshop at time and location that is tailored to your needs, please provide us with the context and 3 slots to plan a meeting with the Expat Communication consultant.
This meeting will set the framework for the program and select the coach whose background and expertise will best meet the objectives of the workshop.
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