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Tanya Crossman

@tanyacrossman.bsky.social

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Author, researcher, speaker, esp in intl schools. Adult #TCK with 20 years' experience in the TCK/global mobility field. Musician, nerd, auntie, #ActuallyAutistic + #Chronicillness, Edruptor 2021, she/her 🇦🇺🇨🇳🇰🇭🇺🇸

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

I've created a starter pack for people here on Bluesky who work in/with international schools. This is a great way to find and connect with colleagues in the international education field!

Comment to be added to the list 😊

#edusky #edtech #intled #internationalschools

go.bsky.app/6ZrTTVw

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 12

I'm in a workshop today on Brene Brown's Daring Way. Currently talking about self-compassion and self-kindness - including that we are often our own harshest critics. Today I also got this message from a friend. I want this version of me in my own head!

Screenshot of a text message which has had a heart reaction added to it. Message reads: These days when I wake up and start scoring myself for being unable to get out of bed cos I'm sleep deprived, I can hear your voice: (blurred word) you're being harsh. Be kind to yourself. 😂

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 11

I landed in Manila last night after 17hrs of travel, slept well, and I'm gearing up for four days of awesomeness at #ISCA2025 with international school counsellors, caregivers, and researchers from around the world!

#ThirdCultureKids #edusky #intled #internationalschools #TCKs

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 9

Thank you for saying this!

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 9

ISCA is an amazing organisation supporting international education worldwide by equipping and encouraging international school counselors with targeted training and support. This year's theme is "Unity in Diversity" and I'm very excited to be taking part!

#edusky #intled #internationalschools #tcks

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 9

Next week I'll be in Manila presenting at the International School Counselor Association (ISCA) annual conference!

I'll be sharing brand new data from TCK Training's 2024 survey of 1,643 Adult TCKs, looking at their long term of mental health.

Learn more here:
iscainfo.com/manila-2025/

#edusky

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 5

You did! Did I add you to the wrong one 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I'll go fix it 🤣

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 5

Not at all! Welcome!!

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 1

I've arrived at the airport 12hrs late for a flight, but mixing up the destination is definitely a new one!

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Mar 1

I've made LOTS of travel mistakes, but this is a new one for me...

My parents arrived at the airport after a vacation to find the destination wasn't what they expected! Instead of a major city nearby, where they left their car, they actually booked a direct flight to their hometown. Oops!

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thank you so much!

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thank you!!

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 28

Zach is great!! I've continued to work on new research, to learn more about what #TCKs are experiencing as children and long term into adulthood. Was just saying to a colleague this morning that I could easily spend 40hrs/week on this research - both interesting and important.

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

Sounds like me describing why I walk with a cane.

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

My third #nonfiction book is well underway! I'm running a survey to complement my 120+ interviews, learning how people experience change and a sense of home.

Can you answer 36 questions and share this post to help me out?

#amwriting #writingcommunity #TCKs

bit.ly/change-home

Pale green border, maroon text, and a large QR code. Header reads change & home. Body text reads what are your experiences of change? What makes you feel at home? Let me know! TanyaCrossman.com

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

Making this shift in my approach to managing emotions changed my life. But I couldn't do it well until I was diagnosed #actuallyautistic and started giving myself the accommodations I needed to feel safe and at peace.

Yalda @thatopinionatedgal.bsky.social · Feb 27

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

Hahaha brilliant

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

Sure, if that's what you think will work best, it's fine by me. I'm happy to go ahead and add anyone who isn't on my list already.

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

That's awesome!

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

You're welcome! I love the Starter Pack feature, especially for those of us migrating from The Bad Place. I had so many connections in the #intled world there, I love this head start way of finding each other.

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 27

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 26

I love it too! The designer did an amazing job ❤️

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 26

I found you through the "well researched history" starter pack!

I really love the Starter Pack feature of bluesky ❤️

Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 26

In addition to our free #ThirdCultureKid #research releases are optional workshops where I talk through the data and help people understand it. (Turns out not everyone is a numbers geek like me?)

I'm really looking forward to the Live Q&A, coming soon!

#TCKs

www.tcktraining.com/course/2024-...

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 26

Research on #ThirdCultureKids is a big part of my job at TCK Training. We release paywall-free data because information is important to everyone!

Our latest release includes data on how #TCKs perceive their childhood experiences, plus longterm mental health.

www.tcktraining.com/first-look-d...

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Tanya Crossman @tanyacrossman.bsky.social · Feb 25

I actually wrote about that in my first book! "Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Up in the 21st Century" starts by examining those differences, then goes on to look at the TCK experience in the internet age. I did nearly 300 interviews and surveyed 750 #TCKs.

misunderstood-book.com

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