SPOUSE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Following is an example 1-day Spouse Assistance Program for Living in Puerto Rico. Our programs, however, are designed to be flexible so that we can tailor the program to meet your specific needs.

Living in Puerto Rico

Introductions
Expectations of program and adjustment challenges to life in Puerto Rico Cultural Awareness
Understanding the adaptation curve
Stages of Culture Shock and prevention plan

Area briefing:

● History, Island, people, politics, current events
● Education, schools, safety, shopping
● Doctors, scheduling appointments, prescriptions, Hospitals, emergency care

Social etiquette in Puerto Rico (greetings, gift giving, entertaining, office engagements, proper dress attire, etc.
Holidays and traditions

Value differences between Puerto Rico and the participants’ reference guide

Cultural differences between Puerto Rico and participants’ reference culture, as they affect daily life (socially and in business)

LUNCH: Puerto Rican cuisine: exercises on dining out, local dishes and etiquette Non-verbal communication: gestures, facial expressions, body language, etc. Communication patterns and strategies.

Plan of action and discussion on:

● Working & volunteer opportunities
● Community resources and support groups
● Wrap up questions or remaining concerns