When to call a lawyer about work

When you’re confronted with an unpleasant situation in the workplace, as an expat it can be difficult to be sure of your rights and how to respond. So when exactly should you involve a lawyer? Here are four situations when you would be wise to...

Eurythmy at Waldorf schools

The name eurythmy means beautiful rhythm. It is a form of movement that is based on rhythm, narrative or music, used in Waldorf schools to help the growing child develop physically in harmony with his/ her mind.

Finding Mental Health Abroad

Like many internationals I grew up in different countries, with different languages and systems. I learned early to adapt, and understood the disorientation of finding care in a place that doesn’t quite know you, or vice versa. Finding care was never simple, especially when it...

Expatriation and Mental Well-Being

Initial conclusions (March 2019) of a mental health survey, conducted by Healthcare for internationals (H4i) at the end of 2018, revealed that “…more than 50% of internationals living in the Netherlands experience mental challenges, such as frequently feeling lonely, anxious or depressed. 70% relates these...

Overcoming Loneliness, Creating Friendships

Twelve and a half years ago I came to the Netherlands, not as a trailing spouse, but as a student. I had already completed one master’s degree in psychology back home, and I moved here to pursue my second one. From the very beginning I...