Newcomers can take several months, years and even generations to successfully accept and integrate into their new identity. Many struggle with the need to live their life according to the rules and values they left behind in their home country, and, as a result, will find themselves living as if they are in a cultural time warp.

Change, after… Continue reading

Canadian Immigrant Magazine’s Health Section of the Mind, Body, Soul Column

Nothing to fear …
The ‘frightening’ trap that newcomers face

I recently had the honour of leading a roundtable discussion with the wonderful students of Ed Denison’s Adult English as a Second Language class. Although these awe-inspiring students spoke of many positive experiences since immigrating, a common… Continue reading