{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tips for Goodbyes","description":"Saying goodbye is unfortunately a staple of expat life. For me it\u2019s the worst part of living abroad. I was recently asked, \u201cDo you have any tips for a teen who resists saying goodbye?\u201d Here\u2019s my expanded answer. The tips I share here are relevant for adults as well as children, whether you\u2019re the one leaving or staying. I talk about  Being in denial; The normal process of disengaging; Honoring different styles; Prompts to help those who aren\u2019t sure how or what to say;&amp;nbsp;  and more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:&amp;nbsp; Check out the gift ideas for expats I\u2019ve put together for you. Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas Simple tips for understanding and expressing your grief by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Mosaics activity for processing life events and intentionally shaping our narratives. Flash Sale: Buy this week and get a live debrief session included. expats.together. weekly live chat for a dive into interesting &amp;amp; relevant topics, and find connection + social support RATHER READ? I\u2019ve got you covered with a [LINK] blog post.&amp;nbsp; ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?  Take a screenshot and share it with your friends \u2026 tag @ResilientExpats.  ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.&amp;nbsp; To inquire how Kim can support you, send an email or use the contact form. CONNECT WITH KIM:&amp;nbsp; Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions &amp;amp; maximize your expat experience ","author_name":"Expat Family Connection","author_url":"https:\/\/resilientexpats.com\/expat-family-connection-podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/19745009\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/19745009"}