Partner Settling-In Support - Making Connections
for Expatriates and Repatriates
This program provides personalized counseling and resources to the partners of international assignees. These customized services are designed to help partners assimilate and "get connected" in the new host country or re-integrate as they return to their home country.
| For companies that already have a Cross-Cultural Training Program benefit, this service can support and reinforce the on-going practical application of this information in the host countries. |
Program Features
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Partners are assisted by International Consultants located throughout the world, who have lived and worked abroad and are familiar with career and cross-cultural issues.
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REA's services are available 7 days a week, during both daytime and evening hours.
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Services are provided before, during and after the relocation. |
Telecounseling Program: Gives partners the opportunity to receive services at their convenience and from the comforts of home.
Face-To-Face Program: Counseling is conducted at a location convenient for the spouse/partner. Initial needs assessment and counseling are conducted by telephone prior to meeting, to maximize productivity during the sessions.
An international consultant provides personalized transition support which includes:
Assessment of specific career/acclimation needs
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Personal/professional goals, interests, values and skills |
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Expectations and concerns |
Discussion of successful strategies for managing change
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Identifying benefits and challenges of international assignment |
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Handling culture shock and developing effective coping strategies |
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Creating new support systems |
Review of practical information about new location
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City/regional overview |
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Basic cultural information and proper social protocol |
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Host country/community research including recreational, social and civic resources |
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Training and educational opportunities, if appropriate |
Referral to networking contacts in destination country
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Identify activities to promote entry into new culture |
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Create a practical action plan and follow-up on implementation |
Participants will also receive:
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Reference Materials including host country information guides, culturegrams, community resources, appropriate books, and links to intercultural and other relevant websites.
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Customized Research which can include recreational, social and civic resources, educational opportunities, specialized training programs, international organizations and volunteering opportunities. |
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Networking Contacts wherever possible. |
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Webconferences on Relevant Topics - Group teleconferencing meetings with on-line visuals. (e.g. Networking, Handling Culture Shock & Managing Change). |
Each participant receives access (24/7 for up to 1 year) to REA's Interactive On-Line Resource Center with personalized web account providing access to on-going peer support, networking opportunities and links to global resources.
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