Ch. 10: The Recovery Model Flashcards
The recovery model
There is never a cure for mental illness. There is recovery.
Intro:
- Most people take many relapses to recover.
- Research indicates that striving for and achieving recovery is realistic for most individuals.
- used for both addictions and mental illness
What is recovery?
It is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Recovery is supported by four major dimensions
- Health
- Home
- Purpose
- Community
The basic concept of a recovery model is
- …The empowerment of the consumer.
- We want our clients to live their best life.
- They need to know their choices
The recovery model does not focus on full symptom resolution but emphasizes…?
…resilience and control over problems and life.
What is resilience?
The ability to cope with challenges and adapt to these challenges or change. It develops over time and gives an individual the ability to cope with life’s challenges and also to be better prepared for future stressful situations.
Guiding principles of recovery
- Emerges from hope
- Is person-driven
- Occurs via many pathways
- Is holistic
- is supported by peers and allies
- Is supported by addressing trauma
- There are more but these are the basics!
Trauma informed care
- Realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understands potential paths for recovery
- Recognizes the s/s of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system
- Responds by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.
- Seeks to actively resist re-traumatization
Change the language
- A person experiencing ____
- Unsafe item instead of contraband
Recovery
is possible and is individualized.
