Mentally prepared for work and life abroad

How do you prepare for what working across cultures demands of you? Working in another country is exciting, but it can also be exhausting. Unfamiliar routines, safety concerns, homesickness, expectations, and language barriers are some reported challenges. The constant adjustment can push your stress system into overdrive. This interactive webinar explains what stress does to your brain and body, and why cross-cultural adjustment can be so draining. Psychologist Dr. Benjamin Weinstein will also guide you through practical tools and techniques you can apply when things feels overwhelming. Who can join? This webinar is open to all who are working in cross-cultural settings. Whether you´re travelling regularly for international cooperation, are already on long-term exchange, or moving abroad for the first time, mental preparedness deserves a place in your professional toolkit. About Dr. Benjamin Weinstein Dr. Benjamin Weinstein is a clinical psychologist with long-standing experience working with international professionals and volunteers. He specializes in trauma, intercultural adjustment, dislocation, transitions, and resilience. He is known for his engaging, practical, and culturally sensitive approach to mental health. He is also a certified teacher of mindful self-compassion and regularly facilitates workshops on coping strategies, resilience, and mental well-being in cross-cultural settings. The webinar will be held in English, and end with an optional Q&A with Norec adviser, Ingebjørg Lingaas .