Pre-Departure Preparations

We believe that healthy families and life abroad aren’t in contradiction.

Pre-Departure Training

— Why Pre-Departure Training?
Your move abroad is more than a change of address—it’s a life-shaping chapter for your kids.

This season of transition can be a powerful opportunity for growth, confidence, and joy. Our expert-led consults offer practical tools, guiding questions, and gentle direction to help you support your children every step of the way. Together, we’ll set your family up to thrive—starting before you even leave home.

What you learn
  • Helping kids name and process transition emotions
  • Talking about identity as a TCK
  • Processing grief and saying goodbye
  • Discussing expectations of the new place
  • Having healthy family conversations
  • Recognizing normal vs. concerning stress
  • Supporting each child’s unique needs
    • What your tcks learn
  • Recognizing and expressing emotions about the move
  • Understanding what it means to be a TCK
  • Processing grief and saying good goodbyes
  • Identifying expectations of the new place
  • Having healthy family conversations
  • Using personal strengths during transition
    • What's Included
    • Age-appropriate pre-field training packet
    • Instructions for each worksheet (elementary)
    • Family discussion guides
    • Time with a highly qualified TCK Training caregiver
    • 15% discount on a 1-yr Parent Membership or Family Care Package
    Let us provide TCK specific Pre-Departure Training for you!
    Pre-Departure Training covers preparing to enter a new country, getting ready to say goodbye, how to prepare for a new culture, and more.

    Deluxe Package

    $1500
    8 total hours of private sessions with a TCK Training Caregiver as they walk your family through pre-departure preparations for your future TCKs.

    • Virtual Training
    • 2 Consulting Sessions

    Self-Directed Package

    $400
    Walk your family through the self-guided materials in pre-departure preparation. Consulting Sessions will be ideally scheduled 6 months prior to departure and 2 weeks prior to departure.
    • Pre-Departure Packet
    • 2 Consulting Sessions

    Toddler Package

    $250
    For those with all children under 5, a private training  reviewing  developmental expectations, maintaining connection, saying goodbye, routine, arrival considerations, customized to your family's needs and relocations plans. 
    • 2 hour personalized training
    • 1 hour follow-up consult