Truly Expat Podcast

Episode 26: The Expat Family Edit: Third Culture Kids: Insights and Experiences - Part I

• Sophie Dunstone • Episode 26

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In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel and clinical psychologist Sophie Dunstone discuss the experiences and challenges of Third Culture Kids (TCKs). They explore the definition of TCKs, their multicultural upbringings, and the impact this has on their lives. The conversation touches on TCKs’ different experiences based on their cultural backgrounds and the countries they grow up in. 

Additionally, they delve into the developmental challenges TCKs face, specifically during adolescence, and the advantages of being a TCK, such as adaptability and empathy. The episode also addresses TCKs’ struggles, including identity confusion and adapting to new cultures or rules in different countries. It also highlights the role of patience, understanding, and support from parents in helping their children navigate these complexities. This is part one of a two-part episode discussing Third Culture Kids.


If you want to email Sophie Dunstan, Clinical Psychologist, you can contact her here: info@marianstreetpsychology.com 

Books mentioned in the episode about Third Culture Kids:

Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among World  by David Pollock

The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience  by Martin Seligman


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