Talking to a child about their sexual orientation can be one of the most delicate—and at the same time most important—moments in a family relationship. Whether it’s because you suspect something is bothering them, because they’ve shown signs of wanting to share it, or simply because you want to create a safe space, the way … Read more
Moving to another country involves more than learning a language or adapting to new customs: it is an intense emotional experience. One of the most common—and least visible—effects is culture shock, a process that can cause feelings of isolation, sadness, or disconnection. This article offers a psychological perspective on how to manage these feelings, maintain … Read more
When a son or daughter comes out as homosexual, many parents experience an emotional ‘shock’ that does not always match their expectations. Although their love for their children remains intact, an internal grieving process may arise: for the loss of expectations, for the change in the family narrative, for the fear of what is to … Read more
Living abroad can be an enriching experience, but it can also be emotionally challenging. One of the most common—and least visible—feelings is loneliness. If you’ve ever said to yourself, ‘I feel lonely in another country, what should I do?’, this article offers practical, psychological and human strategies to understand this state, cope with it and … Read more
When your child reveals that they are gay, it can trigger a whirlwind of feelings that you may not have expected: surprise, fear for the future, guilt, sadness, relief, or even a mixture of all of them. In this article, you will discover how to feel, process and accompany those emotions so that you can … Read more
Moving to another country is one of the most transformative experiences a person can have. The excitement of a new beginning is often accompanied by significant challenges: adapting to another culture, communicating in a different language, establishing routines and friendships from scratch. Along with these opportunities, feelings can arise that can be difficult to manage: … Read more
Accepting a child’s sexual orientation is not always easy. Many parents feel surprise, confusion, fear, or even rejection when they receive this news. It is common for difficult questions to arise: “Have I done something wrong?”, “What if their life is more complicated?”, “What will others say?” In this article, we will explore the reasons … Read more
Living abroad can be one of the most enriching experiences in life, but also one of the loneliest. Although moving to another country opens the door to new opportunities, cultures and friendships, change often brings with it a period of adjustment in which loneliness can strike hard. At Psychologist Altea, we support people who have … Read more
Adjusting to a new country can be one of life’s most exciting and, at the same time, most challenging experiences. The change of culture, language and environment can generate feelings of loneliness, uncertainty and even anxiety. As a psychologist in Altea, I have accompanied many people who have decided to start a new life away … Read more
Receiving the news that a son or daughter is homosexual can be one of those key moments in family life. For many parents in Altea and anywhere in the world, it is an unexpected situation, which generates intense emotions and doubts about how to act. In this article, as a psychologist in Altea specialising in … Read more