This regression toward lower basic needs is something all expatriates face to some degree when moving to another country. For Rachel the move to Japan meant leaving friends and job. After the move her family counted on her to create a new base for them. Soon finding where to shop for he kind of food they like seeking new playmates for her kids and looking for suitable doctors and dentists became the focus of Rachel's life. The seemingly formidable Japanese language also undermined the family's sense of security.
Psychological security relates o being free from the threat of ridicule and embarrassment.
It means being safe to share thoughts and feelings without he fear of criticism and evaluation. It means having a safe and private space. In Japan one faces challenges on all these levels. Language barriers and unfamiliarity with he rules of conduct cause one to feel it isn' t safe to openly share thoughts and feelings. There is the fear of being stared a and being evaluated or ridiculed.