Zusatztext Because Third Culture Kids have been exposed to other cultures in significant ways and have experienced multiple transitions while growing up! it's in their DNA to thrive within the pace and nature of globalization. This book is a must to understand the challenges TC Ks face and the unique skills they can leverage as global leaders. Informationen zum Autor David C. Pollock worked with TCKs and adult TCKs for more than twenty years and logged thousands of miles conducting seminars and conferences for TCKs, their parents, and sponsoring organizations. Ruth Van Reken, D.Litt, h.c. was born in Kano, Nigeria as a second generation Third Culture Kid (TCK) and is the mother of three now adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd eds., and author of Letters Never Sent , her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood in addition to many articles and other book chapters. For forty years, Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of cross-cultural mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition (FIGT) and Vice-President of the Governing Board of Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN). In 2019 she received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Wheaton College for her work in this field. Learn more at: www.crossculturalkid.org. Michael V Pollock MEd is an educator, speaker, consultant, and third culture coach with over 3 decades of experience in education, cross-cultural transition, and Third Culture care. An adult TCK himself and son of David Pollock, Michael grew up between the US and Kenya and married the daughter of US medical workers to Sierra Leone. Together, they raised three TCKs between China and the US. In 2012, Michael founded and directs DARAJA, a not-for-profit advocating for and providing robust wellness resources for third culture families, children, and adult TCKs. Michael sees ATCKs poised as "connectors" and leaders of positive change. Over his many years in this field, he has contributed both writing and images to various TCK focused magazines and compiled books. Learn more at https://www.darajatck.org/ Klappentext 'This book is the 'bible' for anyone who wants to understand the blessings and the curses of growing up multiculturally' -Wm. Paul Young, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Shack In this third edition of the ground-breaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original co-author, David C. Pollock have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity & inclusion and transitions. Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development. Specific updates: · A second PolVan Cultural Identity diagram to support understanding of cultural identity · New models for identity formation · Updated explanation of unresolved grief · New material on 'highly mobile communities' addressing the needs of people who stay put while a community around them moves rapidly · Revamped Section III so readers can more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc. · New stages and needs tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs · Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") for nearly two decades. Zusammenfassung The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") fo...

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The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") for nearly two decades.

Autorentext
David C. Pollock worked with TCKs and adult TCKs for more than twenty years and logged thousands of miles conducting seminars and conferences for TCKs, their parents, and sponsoring organizations. Ruth Van Reken, D.Litt, h.c. was born in Kano, Nigeria as a second generation Third Culture Kid (TCK) and is the mother of three now adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd eds., and author of Letters Never Sent, her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood in addition to many articles and other book chapters. For forty years, Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of cross-cultural mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition (FIGT)and Vice-President of the Governing Board of Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN). In 2019 she received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Wheaton College for her work in this field. Learn more at: www.crossculturalkid.org.**Michael V Pollock MEd is an educator, speaker, consultant, and third culture coach with over 3 decades of experience in education, cross-cultural transition, and Third Culture care. An adult TCK himself and son of David Pollock, Michael grew up between the US and Kenya and married the daughter of US medical workers to Sierra Leone. Together, they raised three TCKs between China and the US.
In 2012, Michael founded and directs DARAJA, a not-for-profit advocating for and providing robust wellness resources for third culture families, children, and adult TCKs. Michael sees ATCKs poised as "connectors" and leaders of positive change. Over his many years in this field, he has contributed both writing and images to various TCK focused magazines and compiled books. Learn more at https://www.darajatck.org/

Klappentext

'This book is the 'bible' for anyone who wants to understand the blessings and the curses of growing up multiculturally' -Wm. Paul Young, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Shack

In this third edition of the ground-breaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original co-author, David C. Pollock have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity & inclusion and transitions. Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development.

Specific updates:
· A second PolVan Cultural Identity diagram to support understanding of cultural identity
· New models for identity formation
· Updated explanation of unresolved grief
· New material on 'highly mobile communities' addressing the needs of people who stay put while a community around them moves rapidly
· Revamped Section III so readers can more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc.
· New stages and needs tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs
· Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom

Zusammenfassung
The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") for nearly two decades.