A vital function of every community, whether it be international schools, sports clubs or camps is to protect its most vulnerable members — its children. { Read More }
Stephanie Johnson Counsellor • Safeguarding Consultant • Transition Coach
I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working in international communities around the world.
I specialise in the issues facing expats and their families, child protection and cross cultural integration.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Massachusetts (USA) and have a European Certificate for Psychotherapy (ECP).
I am passionate about developing systems and connections that help internationals adjust, feel safe and thrive.
Available Services
Counselling/coaching
Living overseas can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. But it can also be lonely, stressful and uncertain. In my experience as an expat, when it’s good, it’s great. { Read More }
Cross cultural training and orientation
A driving force in my desire to live overseas is my lifelong fascination with cultural differences. { Read More }
Workshops and Seminars
One of the best ways to reflect upon your experience as an expat is to explore and process it with other people who understand what it is like. { Read More }
Recent Posts
Welcome to your new post — managing the disruption of coronavirus
“I have been here before,” I thought to myself. The exhaustion seemed more intense than a mere lack of sleep. I felt scattered and easily overwhelmed. Irritability and strong emotions lingered right below the surface. I needed to be the stabilising force for my family when I was also struggling to keep it together. Why{ Read More }
I am a coronavirus failure
It’s been two weeks since we were told to stay home. I have increased my intake of social media to an unhealthy level and have been reading about what I can do with all my “free time”. I realize that I am falling short of expectations. I have not yet learned Spanish. I haven’t started{ Read More }
What Makes a Good Safeguarding Policy
This article (and accompanying artwork) is featured in the World Family Education website. By: Stephanie Johnson, LICSW A vital component of an international school’s infrastructure is the policies and procedures put in place to help ensure student safety. Safeguarding policies are important because they demonstrate an organization’s commitment to keeping children safe, they provide a{ Read More }
