Third Culture Kids
Sun, Dec 01
|All Portugal Space
How can we support children growing up at the intersection of cultures: the native culture of their parents and the culture of the country in which they live? These children create their own unique “third” culture – a special world that we can help them develop and strengthen.
Time & Location
Dec 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All Portugal Space, R. 2 da Matinha 5D, 1950-326 Lisboa, Portugal
About the event
The Third Culture Children Conference is a unique event dedicated to supporting children and families who live in an intercultural environment, absorbing different traditions and values.
These children have a unique ability to adapt, are open to the world and carry within themselves a diversity of cultures. However, they often face challenges: how to maintain their self-identity, cope with emotional difficulties and grow into a harmonious personality.
The meeting will discuss:
• How moving and intercultural environments affect children's development.
• What are the challenges and benefits of being a third culture kid?
• How parents can help their children find balance and stay confident.
• The impact of moving on children’s health and practical recommendations from specialists.
Conference experts:
Alena Ostanina , co-founder and director of the primary bilingual school in Lisbon Clarity school, PCC coach and facilitator. Mother of two children of the third culture.
Ivan Protsenko, a specialist in general and family medicine in Portugal, co-founder of the medical service for Russian speakers in Portugal Medcouple.pt , author of the eponymous Telegram channel about health and medicine in this country. Father of a five-year-old son, a third culture child and a Russian-Portuguese bilingual.
Maxim Egorov , psychotherapist, gestalt therapist, father of 3 children
Diana Gangan, speech therapist, psychologist, psychopedagogue, coach, founder and director of the development center "Lógos", Ramada, Odivelas. Mother of 3 children
Anna Kopylkova , mother of 4 children, social entrepreneur, investor
Why is this important?
This conference is not only an opportunity to learn more about third culture kids, but also a chance to become part of a community of parents and professionals who strive to help children grow up happy and confident.