Understanding Third Culture Kids

Description: Chris O provides insight on topics surrounding Third Culture Kids (TCK) and how understanding this concept can help military kids use the skills essential to navigating life successfully.   Show Notes: http://www.chris-o.com/chriso/index.html   Transition- Building a RAFT https://communicatingacrossboundariesblog.com/2014/06/12/transition-building-a-raft/   This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the AF Officers Spouses Club of Washington, DC https://www.afoscdc.com/   Bio: Christopher O’Shaughnessy   Christopher O’Shaughnessy is a passionate and versatile speaker, comedian, and author who uses a unique blend of story-telling, humor, and provocative insight to engage a wide array of people on topics surrounding Third Culture Kids (TCKs), intercultural understanding, and increasing empathy. Born in England as a military child to American parents, Chris has lived and worked across the globe and to date has ventured to more than 100 countries. Tales from these experiences form part of the fabric of Chris’ engaging presentations. Chris’ book, Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between, has received high praise from students, teachers, and other experts in the TCK and international community as a resource that is both enjoyable to read at a student level, and able to instill truths, insights, and skills essential to navigating life successfully as a TCK.