Welcome to Mobile Family Support

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!