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Migration therapy insights

Explore thoughtful articles and practical strategies designed to help you navigate the complexities of life in transition. Whether you're leaving, settling in, or loving from afar, find support here.

For the emigrant

Loved ones

6 min

The profound challenges of emigration: Insights from South African families

Family relationships are fundamental to an individual’s well-being, shaping their experiences across their lifespan. The enduring bond between parents and children bridges generations, serving as a vital source of emotional and practical support throughout life’s journey.

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Thinking of emigrating

2 min

Venturing into the unknown – talking about emigration and the uncertainties

We embark on this great mission of resettling elsewhere in the world in the hope of creating a better life. This quest, however, has a ripple effect on all concerned.

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For the grandparent

6 min

The unique dynamics of grandparenthood in the modern era

The unique dynamics of being a grandparent are intricate, and simple linear predictions fail to capture the profound depth and complexity of the relationship.

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Afrikaans

For the parent

For the emigrant

4 min

My kind is vir altyd in Anderland

Mense wat besluit om te emigreer, is baie dapper! Nie net wag daar enorme aanpassings by hul nuwe tuiste nie; hulle laat ook die bekende hier agter. Soos hul ouers.

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Afrikaans

For the emigrant

4 min

Die Kuns van Emigrasie

Die vraag oor hoe emigrasie ‘lyk’ en of dit moontlik is om dit in 'n enkele beeld, foto of kunswerk vas te vang, beklemtoon die unieke aard van hierdie fenomeen.

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For the grandparent

For the emigrant

17 min

“My granny lives in a computer”: Experiences of Transnational Grandparenthood

Emigration is increasingly becoming a reality for South Africans. To date, research on emigration has largely focused on the economic effect and the associated loss of expertise on the country. To a lesser degree research has focused on the devastating effects of distance and the lower intimacy levels on intergenerational relationships of transnational families. The relationship as it was known has changed, face to face communication is replaced by technology-mediated communication (TMC). Using open-ended interviews, this qualitative study used a thematic analysis to explore the personal experiences of South African grandparents, as they transitioned into their role as transnational grandparents (TNGs). The theoretical framework underpinning this research was ambiguous loss. “Missing out” was a central theme identified, which featured throughout the study like a golden thread.

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For the parent

For the emigrant

4 min

Parents left behind - an ambiguous journey

I read somewhere that airports are story-making factories: people waiting to watch their loved ones walk further and further away from them until they can no longer be seen. Today is my turn... you with a backpack filled with dreams on your way to another continent and me with my memories bidding you farewell, not knowing when I will see you again. I wanted to paste a red and white "Fragile: Handle with care" sticker like a Band Aid plaster over my heart to ease the pain...

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Migration therapy insights

The profound challenges of emigration: Insights from South African families

Venturing into the unknown – talking about emigration and the uncertainties

The unique dynamics of grandparenthood in the modern era

My kind is vir altyd in Anderland

Die Kuns van Emigrasie

“My granny lives in a computer”: Experiences of Transnational Grandparenthood

Parents left behind - an ambiguous journey

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