35, Family Adjustment in Cross-Cultural Mission Service (With Cheryl Doss) - a podcast by GC IWM

Transition is never a simple process, but if you are in a new country, a new position, and dealing with a new language, for example, it becomes an even more demanding task. If the family is involved in this process, challenges can pile up. In this episode, Cheryl Doss, Institute of World Mission Director, discusses the challenges and adjustments in cross-cultural service with family members and how to deal with the changes. 

Show Notes:

• Five ways to cope: 

1. Recognize the upcoming chaos.
2. Pay attention to your weaknesses and strengths.
3. Have appropriate expectations.
4. Have/build the right support system.
5. Find a sense of purpose.

• Previous episodes about families:
  Episode 25, When One Spouse is Not Happy and Doesn’t Want to Be in the Host Country
  Episode 19, Are We as Missionaries Keeping Our Extended Family Relationships Strong and Healthy?
  Episode 12, Is There a Place in Mission for the Accompanying Spouse? (With Gwen Astleford)
  
  
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