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Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Insights into Counseling the Globally Mobile Paperback – September 23, 2013

by Lois J. Bushong (Author)

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Bushong, a licensed marriage and family therapist, delves into this previously, unexplored world of how to effectively counsel clients raised outside of their parents' home culture. The readers will discover what are the basic characteristics and counseling skills effective with Third Culture Kids (those who have spent the majority of their developmental years outside of their passport country). Because of the rapid growth of the expat community, counselors must look at the uniqueness of working with children who grow up as a Third Culture Kid, the common presenting issues for adults TCKs and what often lies hidden beneath the surface. The book is filled with practical examples, interesting stories, tips, charts, resources, theories, techniques and discussion questions for further study.

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About the Author

Lois J. Bushong, is a counselor and owner of Quiet Streams Counseling in Fishers, Indiana; adjunct professor at Indiana Wesleyan University in the Graduate Counseling Department; published author; and international speaker. She has a Masters of Arts in Religion from the Anderson School of Theology; a Masters of Science in Community Counseling from Georgia State University; and is a graduate of Richmont Graduate University (formerly Psychological Studies Institute) in Atlanta, Georgia. Lois is licensed in the state of Indiana in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Lois is a Third Culture Kid who grew up in Latin America. As an adult she returned to Latin America where she worked for ten years. Upon her return to the United States, she worked with an international agency before she returned to graduate school to be able to effectively counsel individuals, couples and families.

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Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: Mango Tree Intercultural Services (September 23, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0615696066
ISBN-13: 978-0615696065
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Good book but too narrow

ByMini M.on July 31, 2015

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I was really excited to read this book as a way to gain further understanding of the struggles of a TCA. Though the author explains early in the book that she uses TCK (third culture Kid) it would also apply to TCAdult, ATCK, etc, the content of the book was definitely kid based. There wasn't enough applicable to adults nor did it address those unique challenges faced by TKAs.

Upon finishing the book, I was disappointed that it didn't offer more in how to deal with rootlessness, restlessness, and belonging. It does comprehensively cover grief, loss, and how systems impact TCK. Great resource for therapists and parents of TCKs or ATCK but not TCAs.

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At last, a book about Third Culture Kids by a therapist for therapists

ByRobin Pascoeon October 1, 2013

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Lois Bushong has finally filled an important gap in the current literature guiding globally mobile families and in particular, the children known as `third culture kids' or TCKs. "Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Insights into Counseling the Globally Mobile" is a book by a therapist for therapists who treat children who too often, as her title suggests, wonder where they fit in the world.

It is an irony of the peripatetic life that in moving around the world with their parents throughout their childhood, TCKs gain an almost precocious macro global view. But it is the micro that's upsetting them: issues of identity, nationality, sense of place or `home' and more. These are the life challenges that can't be navigated as easily as some TCKs are able to travel through chaotic faraway airports making Bushong's book of even more utmost importance.

A TCK herself, Bushong deftly weaves her own experience into the narrative but her stories never detract from her mission. Each chapter offers a cheat sheet at its conclusion listing things the reader should know as well as talking points and activities. There are also numerous resources, references and appendices that demonstrate the breadth of Bushong's research and her commitment to helping her subjects.

Full disclosure: Bushong contributed a chapter and was the consulting psychologist for one of my own books, but this only makes me already well aware of her insights, empathy and common sense on this subject. We often spoke about the need for a book which a parent with a child---struggling with TCK-related challenges---could simply hand to a therapist not well-versed in TCKs and say, "Read this!" before beginning counseling. Bushong has now successfully written and published that book.

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Keep it in the car and on the couch for three days! Could NOT put it down.

ByJSimenson October 29, 2013

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As a therapist who has spent my life working with global nomads, I could not put down Bushong's new book. This is the book that all international school counselors should use as their go to book! Lois took years of experience and her own feelings to help train the trainers around the world. I found the recount of other experts in the field very helpful. What was most beneficial was the unique drawings that Bushong included in the book "Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere."

If you are working with a global population you will find this book very helpful because it gives you the questions to ask and the reasons behind needing this information. As more and more people become global nomads, we will be finding that most counselors will need to have the skill of working with TCK's, CCK's, Nomads and etc. This is very valuable information.

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Finally!

ByAnne P. Copelandon January 8, 2014

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As a clinical psychologist, I have long awaited a book for therapists and counselors to help them understand the specific needs of people who have grown up in different cultures. Bushong is a very experienced, and globally mobile, therapist; she writes from a sound professional basis and from the heart, too.

The challenges of this globally mobile lifestyle are not generally known in the therapeutic community. After reading this book, you'll never again NOT ask, "And tell me about where you grew up."

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This is the book that has filled the gap in the literature about caring for the globally mobile.

ByTinaon February 9, 2014

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This book should be on every mental health professionals' book shelf. I have personally witnessed individuals with globally mobile life experiences struggle needlessly when well-meaning counselors or therapists have actually done more harm than good. This is the book that has been missing from this field for way too long. Kudos to Lois Bushong for the professionalism in which she has put these pages together. Sharing anonymously stories of those who have struggled with the complex issues of overseas living experiences as well as courageously interjecting her own stories, one can't help but see why this book has been so long awaited.

Lois' writing style is captivating and easy to understand. Even non-professionals can benefit from the content, stories and wisdom expressed throughout the book. I have found it very useful in my work with globally mobile families and have taken away great ideas for my workshops with students who are re-entering their home countries. I can highly recommend it for educators, parents, and others who want to know about or want to become more familiar with the unique challenges the globally mobile face and, of course for mental health professionals to understand how they can help them.

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As an ATCK, this book is very helpful!

Bykevin Dunbaron October 28, 2013

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There were several chapters where I saw myself all over them, and some of the points I think are helping me deal with long standing issues in my life.

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I have realized that many good therapists they have gone to are simply unfamiliar with ...

ByRuth E. Vanrekenon January 19, 2015

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After years of listening to those who have grown up internationally mobile or among many different cultural communities try to find language and understanding for their story and deal with some of the challenges this rich life experience can also create, I have realized that many good therapists they have gone to are simply unfamiliar with the difference between "normal" challenges (such as questions of identity, the hidden losses that come as the other side of the great gifts of such an experience) and what may be deeper issues that have surfaced. Lois does a great job of giving therapists clear guidance and tools to help them differentiate and be able to help clients to understand both realities. This clear, practical tool for those working with clients raised cross-culturally and/or with high mobility is a great addition to the literature for us all.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

I cried reading this book because I found that I was not alone or crazy but that there were many more like me in this world with

I am a not a therapist but began reading this book because I friend told me I should after listening to the struggles I was having.Read more

Published 6 months ago by adrian reynolds

Five Stars

Excellent book for TCKs and those working with them

Published 1 year ago by Amazon Customer

highly recommend it to both TCKs and their counselors

I'm a Third Culture Kid myself. Lisa Bushong writes with compassion, and her book is highly relatable and accurate.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Alyssa

So glad the book came along when it did...

I often observed that people who had lived overseas for a long periods of time migrated towards each other, I knew it had to be because they had similar cross-cultural...Read more

Published 1 year ago by Carole

Therapist handbook for dealing with TCK patients, but lacks new information

I read this book to see what advice a therapist gives other therapists on handling TCK mental health issues, and maybe gain personal insight from her revelations.Read more

Published 1 year ago by Rachel Jenkins

she expands our knowledge and increases our skills out of a commitment to best practice. This is a must-read for mental health .

Lois grew up as a TCK and is a TCK therapist whose authentic voice arrests our attention to unique TCK characteristics that, if overlooked, lead to misdiagnosis.Read more

Published on February 23, 2015 by DR D WESTWOOD

A Very Useful Read for All Mental Health Therapists! Thank you Lois Bushong!

Bushong astutely builds on the existing TCK literature to weave together a foundational work for mental health therapists who seek to thoughtfully engage individuals from a...Read more

Published on February 18, 2015 by Joshua Sandoz

Great book for understanding those who grew up elsewhere

If you have any dealings with, especially as a counselor, anyone who spent any part of their growing up years outside the US, you need this book!

Published on June 18, 2014 by Sarabeth T. Rushmore

Thoughts From a TCK.

I am still in the process of reading this book so may rate it higher when I finish. So far I am enjoying it from my perspective as a TCK and also as how it applies to my...Read more

Published on April 21, 2014 by Jayne Blackwell

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