Culture shock - Part 1

Culture shock - Part 1

Culture shock Part 1: Experiencing culture shock What happens when you immigrate? On the one hand, there's the experience of the person who's moving, with his or her expectations, cultural baggage, way of thinking and doing things; on the other, there's the experience of the person who's...
When do we become a "family"?

When do we become a "family"?

The family system has been evolving for several years now, and the nuclear family* is far from being the only model. The family is constantly reinventing itself, and is a real social and political issue. The term itself is intended to mean everything from...
Ruminations

Ruminations

What is rumination? Rumination is repetitive thinking about yourself, past negative events and unresolved problems. It's a natural process that affects everyone. However, when ruminations become too present or...