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About Me
I am deeply passionate about psychology and mental health, particularly the well-being of mobile families and their children. This passion has guided both my academic and professional journey. I explored the unique experiences of globally mobile families in my Master’s thesis and am now dedicating my Ph.D. research to understanding the stress processes and well-being of this remarkable population.
In between my studies, I authored a children’s book, Goodbye Again, which addresses farewells and grief experienced by Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Writing this book was a heartfelt response to the lack of resources for mobile families dealing with the emotional challenges of moving. If you’d like to learn more about it, you can find it here.
Currently, I am in my third year as a Ph.D. candidate at Basel University, Switzerland. My research focuses on the link between transition-related stress and the well-being of families and children, particularly TCKs. To find out more about my work, visit the university research website.
My expertise in this field goes beyond academics. For over 15 years, I’ve lived the globally mobile lifestyle myself—first as an accompanying partner and spouse, and later as the mother of two wonderful TCKs. Born in Germany, my husband in Switzerland, and with our children born in the U.S. and Switzerland, we have collectively called the U.S., Switzerland, Kyrgyzstan, and North Macedonia home.
This blend of personal experience and academic knowledge allows me to connect deeply with expatriate families and offer meaningful insights and support.
If you’d like to know more about my work or share your own journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d love to hear from you!
Katja Herrmann Aegerter
EDUCATION
- Currently: Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Basel University, Switzerland
- Master of Science in Psychology, Roehampton University, UK
- PG Certificate in Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
- CAI Online Coach, Karlsruher Institut, Germany
TRAININGS
- 2023: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Worrying, Ruminating & Obsessing, Dr. Russ Harris
- 2022: (1) Developing Psychologically Flexible Children and Adolescents, Darin Cairns; (2) ACT mit Eltern und anderen Bezugspersonen, ACT Lab Hamburg
- 2021: (1) ACT with Parents, Lisa Coyne, Ph.D. & Evelyn Gould, Ph.D.; (2) ACT for Adolescents, Russ Harris; ACT for Grief and Loss, Russ Harris; (3) ACT for Beginners, Russ Harris
- 2020: (1) Childhood Adversity - The Impact of Childhood Maltreatment on Mental Health, University College London, Certificate of Achievement; (2) Experiencing the Body Keeps the Score, Certificate in Trauma and Body-Based Approach, Bessel van der Kolk
INTRODUCING MY ONLINE COURSE FOR TCK PARENTS
Parenting Third Culture Kids (TCKs) comes with unique joys and challenges, and my newly created online course, Supporting Your TCK: A Comprehensive Guide for Expatriate Parents, is here to help. Designed for globally mobile families, this course offers expert insights, practical tools, and strategies to support your child's well-being, navigate transitions, and embrace the complexities of a multicultural life. Whether you're new to the TCK journey or seeking deeper understanding, this course provides valuable guidance to empower your family.
👉 Learn more about the course and enroll here.
Take the first step toward making your family's global journey a thriving experience!