Unpacking Life Abroad | Free live workshop with Deborah Dahab

Getting there was the plan. Nobody planned for what comes after.

Before the move, you had a to-do list: visas, housing, flights, schools. Then you arrived, ticked the last box, and the list ran out. What came next is harder to name.

You're glad you're here. You chose this, and some days it feels exactly right.

Then a simple errand takes all morning, and a phone call leaves you drained.

You miss friends and family back home more than you thought you would.

Making new friends is taking longer than you expected.

Because you wanted this so much, it's hard to explain, even to yourself, why some days feel harder than they should. Most people go through all of this after they arrive. Almost nobody gets told about it in advance.

That's what we'll unpack together in Unpacking Life Abroad: what's going on underneath the good days and the hard ones, and what you can do about it.

What we'll cover

What's really happening as you adjust, and why it can wear you out more than you expected
Why speaking the language is only part of being understood
How to build friendships and a sense of belonging in a new place
A simple method I created to act on all of this, one step at a time

What you'll leave with

You'll know which phase you're in, what's driving the hard days, and what to do next.

Thursday, October 15 · 6 PM UK time · Free on Zoom Save my free spot

Ready to unpack what's happening?

Thursday, October 15 · 6 PM UK time · Free on Zoom

"I found group workshop sessions with Deborah really useful. [...] I got a lot out of the two groups I attended, insights that have stayed with me and made settling in a lot easier than it might have been."

Alex Pollard

"I went through coaching sessions with Deborah after moving from Brazil to Portugal and it really helped me with the transition phase and adaptation to a new culture."

Lucia Leite

"Her expertise guided me through the initial phases of the transition and her empathetic responses to my struggles with culture shock helped to ease the isolation."

Judith R.

Hi, I'm Deborah

I'm a relocation strategist and intercultural psychologist, and I've lived this myself: six countries, three continents, and more than four decades of packing up and starting over. I've felt every phase we'll talk about in this workshop.

For the last 10+ years, I've helped people through these phases in country after country. I hold a Master's in Intercultural Psychology, and this workshop brings together what I've lived, studied, and seen work for my clients.

€9

Want the recording? VIP adds 30 days of access to the recording, a prep guide to fill in before the session, and a companion guide with the tools from the workshop. You can add it after you register.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. The live workshop is free. VIP (€9) is optional.

How do I watch live?

It's on Zoom. After you register, you'll get an email with the link to join. You can join from a computer, tablet, or phone. Your camera can stay off.

What time is it where I live?

Thursday, October 15, at 6 PM UK time. That's 7 PM in Central Europe, 1 PM in New York, and 10 AM in Los Angeles. Check your time zone

How long is it?

About an hour, plus time for your questions.

Can I watch it later?

The recording is part of VIP. VIP gives you 30 days of access to the recording, plus the prep guide and companion guide.

Does it matter where I moved to?

No. The tools work no matter where you're from or where you moved to.