RESOURCES
SPAN Individual Member Resources:
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SPAN School & Small Business Member Resources only (password necessary):
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Curated Artefacts from LoTCC Alumni (coming in January 2024)
Free Resources:
Your Guide to Transitions is here! Designed by SPAN's Jane Barron, Valérie Besanceney, and Catalina Gardescu as an introduction to positive transitions-care, this ManageBac Guide provides insights on the What, Why and How of adopting a whole school approach, and Where to go for further information, learning opportunities and support. It’s an ideal resource for individuals and international schools looking to strengthen the wellbeing and learning of their students, families and staff.
Begin your journey towards creating conditions for your school community to thrive. Share this Guide with your colleagues to enhance their understanding of positive transitions-care and gain inspiration for taking action together.
Support Services:
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Aleka Bilan Consulting - Educational transitions coaching for high school students and their families, consulting to schools for transition to university programs.
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Globally Grounded – Equipping students crossing cultures, their families and those who educate them as they navigate the triumphs and trials associated with cross-cultural domestic and/or international transitions.
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International Therapists Directory - Search from over 200 professional counselors and therapists in over 35 countries around the world (and online) who specialize in serving the internationally-mobile, TCK, and expat community.
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Remfrey Educational Consulting – International Disability Inclusion Consultant
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RNG International Educational Consultants – For students and families to have a place where they can get expert comprehensive educational planning and innovative, effective solutions.
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Roots with Boots – Valérie Besanceney offers support for children and families to tackle the challenges of moving and reap the benefits of the experiences that lie ahead.
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Safe Passage Psychology and Coaching – Doug Ota offers consultations for children, adults, couples and families.
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Sea Change Mentoring – Leader in relationship-based learning and wellbeing in the international school community
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​Online and Circulus Institute – To equip adults with the competencies youth need in order to nurture their social and emotional development.
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Truman Group – Psychological care for expats. Online therapeutic group.
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WEBSITES
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Cross Cultural Kids by Ruth Van Reken (all you need to know about Cross Cultural Kids)
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Interaction International – Interaction International collaborates and networks to provide a quality flow of care for the global TCK community
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Denizen (Online TCK Magazine, online community, guide to college)
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Expat Child - Helping Families Move Abroad (Relocation advice for Parents)
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Expat Business Directory (Your go to place for many international mobility related businesses)
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FIGT (Families in Global Transition)
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The Interchange Institute (Dr Anne Copeland)
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TCKidNow (for TCKs and ATCKs)
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TCKworld (tutorials/workshops for TCKs and ATCKs)
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UYD Media (media platform that celebrates people who "use your difference to make a a difference")
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YouthCompass (for teen TCKs)
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Ahmad, M.A., Emigh, C., Gemmer, U., Menezes, B., Tonges, K. & Willshire, L. (2010) Slurping Soup and Other Confusions: True stories and activities to help Third Culture Kids through transition. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Besanceney, V. (2014) B at Home: Emma Moves Again. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Besanceney, V. (2016) My Moving Booklet. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Brew. C. (2018). Life Elsewhere. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Brubaker, C. (2016) The Re-Entry Relaunch Roadmap. USA: Thinking Travel Press.
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Bushong, L. (2013) Belonging Everywhere & Nowhere: Insights into Counseling the Globally Mobile. Indianapolis, USA: Mango Tree Intercultural Services.
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Carter, T. & Yates, R. (2014) Finding Home Abroad: A Guided Journal for Adapting to Life Overseas. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Costa Ericsson, S. T., Serra, A. & Vaz Guimarães, M. I. (2010) The Mission of Detective Mike: Moving Abroad. Great Britain: Summertime Publishing.
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Crossman, T. (2016) Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Overseas in the 21st Century. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Dalton-Bradford, M. (2013). Global Mom: A Memoir. USA: Familius, LLC.
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Evans, L. (2016) Kids on the Move: A Relocation Workbook. San Bernardino, CA: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform.
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Gardener, M. ( 2014) Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging. Doorlight Publishing.
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Gleeson, L. & Blackwood, F. (2007) Amy & Louis. Lisarow, Australia: Scholastic Press.
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Hogan, C. (2013) Facilitating Cultural Transitions and Change: A Practical Approach. Stillwater,USA: 4Square Books.
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Iyer, P. (2000) The Global Soul: Jet Lag, Shopping Malls and Searching for Home. NY: Vintage Books.
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Janssen, L. (2013) The Emotionally Resilient Expat: Engage, Adapt and Thrive Across Cultures. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Kobald, I. & Blackwood, F. (2014) My Two Blankets. Richmond, Australia: Little Hare Books​.
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Kofod Techow, M., Frijs Due, E. & Skovby Burke, B. (2018) GO! My personal guide and diary before, during and after moving abroad. Copenhagen, Denmark: Center for Family Development.
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László-Herbert, E. & Parfitt, J.(ed), (2014) The Worlds Within: An Anthology of TCK Art and Writing: Young, Global and Between Cultures. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Maffini, H. & Swain, M. ( 2011) Sammy’s Next Move. Lexington, KY: Third Culture Kids Press.
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Markus, H.R. and Conner, A.(2013) CLASH! 8 Cultural Conflicts that Make US Who We Are. New York: Hudson Street Press.
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Murray, T. (2013) Hidden in My Heart: A TCKs Journey Through Cultural Transition. Bottom Line Media.
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O’Shaughnessy, C. (2014) Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Ota, Douglas. (2014) Safe Passage: How mobility affects people & what international schools should do about it. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Ottimofiore, M. (2019) This Messy Mobile Life. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Pascoe, R. (2006) Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad in an On-Demand World. Vancouver: Expatriate Press
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Pittman, L. and Smit, D. (2012) Expat Teens Talk, UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Pollock, D. C., Van Reken, R. E. & Pollock, M.V. (2017) Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds 3rd Ed, Boston: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
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Puren, B.A. (2018). A Family Just Like Mine. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Rader, D. & Harris Sittig, L. (2003), New Kid in School: Using Literature to Help Children in Transition. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
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Saunders, S. & Pierce, M. (2012) Swirly. Hagerstown, MD: Review & Herald Pub Assn.
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Simens, J. (2011) Emotional Resilience and the Expat Child: Practical Storytelling Techniques That Will Strengthen the Global Family. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Quick, T. (2010 ). The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Quick, T. (2017) Survive and Thrive: The International Student’s Guide to Succeeding in the U.S. USA: International Family Transitions.
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Van Reken, R. (2012) Letters Never Sent: A Global Nomad’s Journey from Hurt to Healing. UK: Summertime Publishing.
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Zoe, M. & Christensen, M. ( 2007) The Kids’ Guide to Living Abroad. Washington, DC: Foreign Service Youth Foundation.
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PERIODICALS
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MOVIES
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Inside Out (2015) by Pixar
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Neither Here nor There (2011) by Ema Ryan Yamazaki
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The Interpreter (2005) by Universal Pictures
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The Karate Kid (1984 & 2010) by Columbia Pictures
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The Road Home (2012) by Rahul Gandotra