Wellbeing for internationals session 3

The Stress of Being International: Practices and Tools for Prevention & Recovery

Working and building a life abroad is exciting, but let's be honest, it can also be stressful. Being far from your familiar support network, navigating a new culture and language, and juggling work or a job search all take their toll. That is why International House West Flanders is running a four-part wellbeing series, created especially for internationals in West Flanders.

Across four online evening sessions, wellness practitioner and yoga therapist Liz Shuler shares practical, science-informed tools to prevent stress from building up and to recover when it does. Each session combines short explanations with guided practice, so you leave with techniques you can use right away.

You can follow the series as a whole - the sessions build nicely on each other - or simply join the sessions that speak to you. Each session stands on its own.

Session 3: Herbs for Internationals: Using Plants for Stress, Sleep and Trasition Support

Looking for natural ways to support yourself through the ups and downs of international life? In this session, Liz Shuler introduces you to the world of herbs: which plants can support you with stress, restless sleep and the fatigue that comes with big life transitions - and how to use them simply and safely at home.

A warm, practical session - perfect for the darker November evenings.

In this session:

• An accessible introduction to herbs for stress, sleep and transition support

• Which herbs to use for your situation

• How to find the herbs in Belgium

• Simple ways to build them into your daily routine - teas, infusions and more

• Q&A and sharing with other internationals

Speaker: Liz Shuler, Wellness Practitioner & Yoga Therapist - volunteer IHWF