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The Art of Goodbye: How TCKs Navigate Friendship and Loss in an Ever-Changing World

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By Corinne Kelley and Anthony Casey | This article presents the findings of research focused on the processes and emotions utilized to cope with goodbyes for Third Culture Kids. TCKs move an average of 4.3 times during their formative years. The article presents a brief overview of the research method, then outlines…

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