Culture Shock:
clash with reality
Culture shock or acculturation stress is caused by anxiety stemming from the loss of the familiar signs and symbols of social interaction.
Why do we experience it?
How does it manifest itself?
These and other questions will be answered at the workshop. You will learn how to take care of yourself and we will introduce mindfulness techniques that help as prevention, but also if the shock itself already occurs.
You will learn
- Recognize the stages of acculturation stress
- Minimize the effects of acculturation
- How best to prepare for the trip and “fit in” in the new environment
Plus points
- Setting goals using the SMART model
- Mindfulness techniques (e.g. bodyscan)