Mental Health Support for TCKs, ATCKs, and EXPAT fAMILIES
This resource page suggests a range of mental health resources (including practices, individual therapists, and books) that support globally mobile families around the world.
CRISIS SUPPORT WORLDWIDE
Each of these links has a list of crisis hotlines for different countries around the world. These are not TCK-specific resources but rather a first port of call near you if you are in immediate distress.
THERAPY PRACTICES
Virtual counselling for teens and adults offered in several languages.
Virtual psychological care for expats without access to local resources. (All ages.)
Learning support and counselling for TCKs worldwide.
Directory of therapists offering virtual sessions in many languages.
Network of therapists who are all ATCKs.
Directory of therapists worldwide; can filter by TCK/expat experience.
INDIVIDUAL PROVIDERS
Maria is an ATCK offering Expressive Arts Therapy to TCKs online.
Laura is an ATCK providing a range of counselling services including parent consults.
Dr Rachel Cason is an ATCK offering counselling and other services in the UK.
BOOKS
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Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere
Lois Bushong (2013)
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The Practice of Processing
Elizabeth Vahey Smith (2022)
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The Grief Tower
Lauren Wells (2021)
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Unstacking Your Grief Tower
Lauren Wells (2021)
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