When young children (ages 3-11) express suicidal thoughts or talk about wanting to die, we as adults need to listen and believe what they are expressing. Suicidal types of statements said by children can be unnerving and scary for parents and professionals. Working with TCK’s/MK’s often means we or they have less resources available to them in the immediate present.

One of the greatest stressors for global workers is seeing their children struggle, especially in a setting where they may not have support or resources to help. GRC’s child and adolescent therapist, David, has helped many global worker families over the years. This is the second in a series of posts in which David answers some of the most common questions global workers have been asking about their children.

One of the greatest stressors for global workers is seeing their children struggle, especially in a setting where they may not have support or resources to help. Valeo’s child and adolescent therapist, David, has helped many global worker families over the years. This is the first in a series of posts in which David answers some of the most common questions global workers have been asking about their children.

Third Culture Kids experience a variety of challenges, some more than others! Consider a young teenage boy impacted by several cultures. Born in his country of origin, he was placed in an orphanage with significant levels of neglect. After a few years, he was adopted by a family that turned out to be abusive. At the hands of his new parents, he suffered through physical and emotional abuse and neglect.