More Than a Vacation: Exploring the Impact of Reentry for International Sojourners

Katie Kostohryz, Pamela Wells, Cristen C. Wathen, David Wilson

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Abstract

As our population becomes increasingly internationalized in today's global society, a need emerges for awareness, research, and support for the mental health needs of clients who have returned from sojourns abroad. This article describes how mental health counselors can become more aware of the reentry experience. It also explores such factors as expectations, transition, advocacy, and grief and loss. It diminishes the perception of sojourning as simply a vacation and discusses adjustments clients often have to make upon returning home. The article offers recommendations for working with clients who are finding reentry difficult, explores implications for the mental health counseling profession, and offers ideas for future research.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Mental Health Counseling
Volume36
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 3 2015

DC Disciplines

  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Educational Leadership

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