Services

How you learn, how you thrive

An in-depth breakdown of the services on offer at Thrive and Learn

Positive Psychology Coaching

Positive psychology coaching, based on scientific methods, helps clients enhance well-being, use personal strengths, and achieve goals. It uses scientific literature, assessment tools, and exercises from positive psychology, focusing on strengths and positive behaviours to boost development and performance. This approach combines research with personalised support.

Goals of a positive psychology coach:

• Increase client well-being

• Enhance personal and professional development

• Utilise emotions for thriving and happiness

• Identify and strengthen client potential

• Boost self-confidence and motivation for realistic goals

• Determine optimal activities and paths

• Foster an optimistic outlook on life
  
  

Positive psychology coaching complements traditional psychology by reinforcing positives alongside addressing challenges. It is a science grounded in measurable studies by professionals.

How you learn, how you thrive

An in-depth breakdown of the services on offer at Thrive and Learn

English Language Lessons

I offer comprehensive English language lessons that transcend traditional methods. My growth mindset approach encourages embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and continuous improvement. Whether you want to enhance conversational skills, prepare for exams, or advance your career, my tailored lessons will help you achieve your language goals with confidence.

My teaching methodology assesses your current level and challenges you just above it. I introduce beneficial words, phrases, and grammar, focusing on your strengths and interests. This approach builds a growth mindset, aids goal-setting, and fosters a positive learning environment.

My goal is to equip you with the tools to become autonomous and self-motivated in your learning journey, creating fulfilment in your life through your new language skills.

How you learn, how you thrive

An in-depth breakdown of the services on offer at Thrive and Learn

Counselling Service

At Thrive and Learn, I provide a compassionate and supportive environment to help you navigate life's challenges. My mission is to equip you with tools and guidance to improve your emotional health and create lasting, positive change.

I tailor my approach using various evidence-based techniques, including:

• Positive Psychology: Focusing on strengths and cultivating a positive mindset.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Challenging negative thought patterns.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): Combining behavioural techniques with mindfulness.

• Increasing Developmental Assets: Fostering and enhancing positive qualities, skills and resources.

• Hope and Optimism Interventions: Encouraging a hopeful outlook.

• Emotional Intelligence Training: Enhancing emotional understanding and management.
  
  

I am dedicated to developing effective coping strategies, improving emotional resilience, and empowering you to thrive. Whether facing stress, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, my goal is to support your journey toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

What are TCKs and ATCKs?

Third Culture Kids (TCKs)

• Age Group: TCKs are typically children and adolescents.

• Developmental Stage: They are in the process of forming their identity and understanding of the world.

• Current Experience: TCKs are actively living the experience of being between cultures.

• Challenges: They often face challenges such as frequent moves, adapting to new cultures, and potential issues with identity and belonging during their formative years.

• Support Systems: They are usually under the care of their parents or guardians who are also navigating the same cross-cultural environment.

Adult Third Culture Kids (ATCKs)

The terms Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Adult Third Culture Kids (ATCKs) both refer to individuals who have spent a significant part of their developmental years outside their parents' culture(s). However, there are key differences between the two:

• Age Group: ATCKs are adults who experienced the TCK lifestyle during their childhood.

• Developmental Stage: They have already formed their identity but continue to process and integrate their multicultural experiences.

• Past Experience: They reflect on and live with the long-term effects of their TCK upbringing.

• Challenges: ATCKs may encounter unique issues such as a perpetual sense of restlessness, difficulty feeling at home in any single culture, and complex identity issues.

• Support Systems: They may seek or form networks with other ATCKs, often leveraging their experiences to navigate their adult lives and careers, sometimes using their unique background as a strength in globalised environments.

Who they are and what are their challenges?

Challenges

Interacting with a new culture while dealing with the culture of one's parents, especially when it differs significantly from the dominant culture, can lead to several mental health challenges. Here are some of the common hardships:

Identity Conflict:

Bicultural Stress: Struggling to blend parental and new cultural aspects, causing identity confusion and stress.

Role Confusion: Juggling conflicting expectations from both cultures, leading to inner conflict.

Acculturative Stress:

Language Barriers: Difficulty mastering the new language, leading to frustration and social isolation.

Cultural Mismatch: Feeling out of place due to differing cultural values.

Family Dynamics:

Generational Gaps: Cultural value differences between parents and children causing misunderstandings and alienation.

Parental Pressure: Pressure to maintain traditional values conflicting with the desire to assimilate.

Social Isolation:

Alienation: Feeling disconnected from both cultures, leading to loneliness.

Discrimination: Facing prejudice in the new culture, exacerbating feelings of isolation.

Mental Health Issues:

Anxiety and Depression: Struggling with the stress of navigating two cultures.

Identity Crisis: Feeling uncertain about one's identity due to constant cultural switching.

Cultural Expectations:

Pressure to Succeed: Balancing success in the new culture with parental expectations, leading to burnout.

Cultural Guilt: Feeling guilty for not fully adhering to parental values or adopting new ones.

Social Integration:

Building Relationships: Challenges in forming meaningful connections due to cultural differences.

Community Support: Lack of supportive communities amplifying feelings of stress and loneliness.