Our current workshop offerings include (but are not limited to):

 

• The Experience of Transitions: Reframing transitions so that we’re looking from the perspective of those actually making the transitions provides important insights into our policies, programs and practices. This workshop is tailored for staff seeking to foster well-being through intentionally designing meaningful transitions experiences for students, parents and staff. 

• How Positive Transitions-Care Cultivates Identity and Belonging: “The need to attach to a community is a given at all phases of the transition cycle. The prudent and responsible international school sees its own role and responsibility in being that community and transitional object people can attach and hold on to - both when they’re new and after they leave.” (D.Ota)  This interactive workshop explores effective strategies for school leadership and staff to equip and support students, families and staff navigating transitions, fostering an authentic sense of identity and belonging in your school community 

• Positive Transitions for Learning and Life: Tailored for students or parents, this enriching workshop focuses on Identity and Belonging for Cross-Cultural Kids (CCKs) and the process of transition. Participants gain valuable insights, language, and practical tools to navigate their unique transition stages, manage emotions, and address unresolved grief. These knowledge and skills enable individuals to proactively embrace the transition process, thrive in the face of challenges, and play a pivotal role in nurturing a culture of transitions-care within the school community.

• Best Practice in Helping Students Transition to International Higher Education: Explore effective strategies for guiding students through international higher education transitions. Learn how well-managed transitions can enhance cross-cultural learning experiences, equipping students with essential 21st-century skills for thriving in diverse settings. This staff or parent workshop draws upon the latest research on transitions-care, provides a springboard for school and university sector leadership conversations and supports participants to help their students thrive as they transition from school to higher education anywhere in the world.

• The Process of Transition: Life is a continuous journey of transitions, spanning from birth to the end of our days, encompassing roles as arrivers, stayers, and leavers. “As long as life is going to be full of plot twists, why not spend more time learning to master them?” (B. Feiler) This engaging and adaptable workshop, suitable for students, parents, or staff, provides the ideal learning opportunity to develop transitions navigation skills that underpin mental wellbeing and resilience. Equipped with valuable tools to comprehend the process of transition, students, parents, and staff gain agency and confidence in navigating any of life’s transitions, contributing to a deeper self-awareness and stronger emotional wellbeing.

• Introduction to Positive Transitions-Care: This workshop for schools, parent associations and organizations offers insights into the essentials of positive transitions-care. Addressing fundamental questions - What is positive transitions-care? Why is it significant? How can it be embedded into a school or organizational community?—this session leverages the latest research, policies, and practices to equip participants with vital knowledge for fostering a culture of care and well-being in international educational settings.