After 10+ years researching re-entry and working with returnees all over the world, I’m 100% convinced that processing the emotions, questions, and confusion that arises in re-entry (also referred to as reverse culture shock or repatriation) is absolutely crucial to mental health and preventing long-term negative effects. Unfortunately, re-entry remains…
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
One beautiful summer evening when I was in my mid-20s, my boyfriend called. I was home visiting family during a grad school break, so I'd expected our usual chit-chat. Instead, we broke up...
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Welcome back, Forward Launchers! Today, I’m talking with Hannah Sorila about her journey through processing re-entry.
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Hey, Forward Launchers! Today we’re talking about navigating grief and loss during re-entry, especially a sudden or early re-entry, such as the one many of you just went through due to the pandemic.
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Hey Forward Launchers! In this episode we'll talk about the Re-entry Roadmap 5-step process and how it helps you navigate re-entry with more insight, meaning, and ease. We'll also talk about how to transform from returnee to confident Forward Launcher.
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Hey, Forward Launchers! In today’s episode, I share my my re-entry story, what led to starting SPS, and how my story can help you navigate re-entry with more insight, meaning, and ease.
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Hey, Forward Launchers! Today I’m talking about the #1 question I’m asked about re-entry. We’re going beyond reverse culture shock and post-travel depression to talk about what re-entry is *really* all about...
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Here are two big misconceptions I had about re-entry. Can you relate?
by Dr. Cate Brubaker
Whether you’re a career expat, a Fulbright scholar, high school or college study abroad student, Peace Corps volunteer, perpetual nomad, intern, volunteer, international school teacher, etc, your return home will likely be THE hardest part of your entire living abroad experience! You wouldn’t think that returning home, to the familiar,…
by Dr. Cate Brubaker