Action‐Oriented Hope: An Agent of Change for Internationally Educated Professionals

Abstract

This exploratory study examined the relationship between action‐oriented hope and progression on a pathway to licensure (forward movement) for internationally educated health professionals in Canada. The Hope‐Centered Career Inventory and a series of hope‐based interventions were used with participants (N = 19) who were all working in an underemployed capacity in a health region. Outcomes were tracked using a mixed‐methods approach. Helping and hindering factors for licensure (as experienced by participants) were also discussed. Results showed that participants made a significant improvement with regard to the hope‐centered career competencies after the interventions.

Married Asian Indians on H-1B and H-4 Visas in the US: an Exploration of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Well-being, and Marital Satisfaction

“…Approaching interventions from an employment or career perspective may help engage Asian Indian clients in the process. For example, Clarke et al ( 2018 ) utilized a series of action-oriented hope interventions with success in a group of immigrant professionals in Canada who were educated overseas and working through the process of obtaining licensure to practice in their fields. Kim et al ( 2002 ) noted that individuals steeped in Asian cultural values tended to view counselors as authority figures with credibility and valued expertise, thus offering the potential for positive therapeutic outcomes when they sought counseling for personal and health-related problems.…”

School Counselors Igniting the Hope of Undocumented Students in College Access

“…"Action oriented hope empowers individuals to look for possibilities even in the face of adversity and to engage actively in career behaviors" (Niles et al, 2014 , p. 3). Actionoriented hope models incorporate self-reflection, self-clarity, visioning, goal setting, and planning activities to increase hope (Clarke et al, 2018). Action oriented hope approaches have been used in diverse settings.…”

“…For instance, Niles et al (2010) detailed a Turkish teacher's use of action-oriented hope tenets to overcome employment obstacles (Niles et al, 2010). Similarly, Clarke et al (2018) detailed how discouraged international health workers attained professional licensure in response to action-oriented hope activities (Clarke et al, 2018). Hope theory has also been used with youth.…”

“…(Cisneros & Lopez, 2016;Trivette & English, 2017). School counselors who explore those questions and engage in self-reflection and planning may increase their own hope about the possibilities for undocumented students (Clarke et al, 2018) Next, school counselors must become familiar with laws and resources that will impact undocumented students in their college search (Chen et al, 2010). It is essential that school counselors review current local, state, and national laws that influence college admissions.…”

Using the hope-centered career inventory (HCCI)—Italian version with healthcare professionals

“…Results reported in the case discussion allowed to conclude the HCMCD could be used to promote career self-management of workers and empower workers to identify employment opportunities. More recently, referring to the HCMCD and using the HCCI, Clarke, Amundson, Niles, and Yoon (2018) tested the efficacy of a set of personalized hope-based interventions with a group of internationally educated professionals who were working in an underemployed capacity while were waiting for pursuing Canadian licensure in a healthcare profession. More specifically exploring their sense of self, reflecting on their situation, envisioning possibilities, and strategizing for future opportunities resulted as the most important components for helping these healthcare professionals to cope with their career transition.…”