Last week we defined culture shock as the accumulated disorientation from culturally stressful events. This week, we go deeper into the topic - exploring the difference between culture shock and culture stress and healthy ways people navigate culture shock.
Also discussed - how many symptoms do international workers typically experience and the impact of not addressing culture shock.
Stephen and Jennie Jones join us again as we work through Stephen´s book Transitions Across Cultures and his Cross Cultural Transition Handbook.
The challenges of culture shock are real! Be sure to check out some of the additional resources in the show notes.
Resources from this episode:
Stephen’s book Transitions Across Cultures: Bookshop.org or Amazon (paid link)
Videos and other resources for transitions: traxcultures.com
Books from a collection of some of Stephen and Jennie’s favorite Intercultural publishers
Follow Stephen and Jennie on Instagram: @thejonesesinberlin
Visit liminal edges on Instagram: @liminal_edges
Blog posts from Stephen at iamintercultural.com
Contact I Am Intercultural about customizing the Cross-Cultural Transitions Handbook for your cross-cultural ministry organization.
Join the conversation on Discord
Email us at [email protected]
William Bridges Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes. 2nd. Ed. 2004 (paid link).
About the host and guests:
Bio from Stephen
Bio from Jennie
Bio from Mike
Credits:
Regular Theme music by Mike Picconatto
Unterwegs is recorded and produced in a partnership with Envision Berlin
Cover art: Rachel Norton
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