AMODULE 10- Directions:
Write: 1) a critically reflective, brief analysis of the two to three main sources (readings and/or videos) that you considered to be most valuable, and 2) a deeply reflective paragraph or two about what you consider to be the main insights and questions growing out of your learning in this module. Also, you are required to do a short write-up for this course learning module (about two pages or less)—where you (articulate in one to three sentences for each learning outcome, evidence that you have achieved that outcome.)- use the learning outcomes below for the essay.
Learning Outcome:
You will:
Identify both the individual and community basis for recovery.
Name the goals of recovery-oriented treatment.
Name and identify the relationships among the four major dimensions of recovery.
Identify the areas in individual recovery where focuses are for growth and change.
Name potential differences in recovery for adolescent’s vs adults.
Identify the areas in which a person’s addiction and recovery process cause problems in his or her life and relationships.
Recovery Oriented Practice, Environments, Wellness and Prevention
Recovery-Oriented Practice, Environments, Wellness, and Prevention looks at changes in treatment and potential outcomes for individuals who experience mental and/or substance use conditions. Individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders look for help that is currently considered to promote more successful recovery and/or management of their conditions. A working definition of recovery defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
Evidence-based clinical treatment and recovery support services are the foundation for treatment. Four major dimensions that support a life in recovery:
Health—overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) or symptoms—for example, abstaining from use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and non-prescribed medications if one has an addiction problem—and, for everyone in recovery, making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-being
Home—having a stable and safe place to live
Purpose—conducting meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society
Community—having relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope
Recovery is based on the individual’s strengths, talents, coping abilities, resources, and inherent values. Recovery considers the whole person, the community, and requires support from peers, friends, and family. Very individualized, recovery may include therapy, medications, religious, peer, and family support, self-care, and more. While there may be continual growth and improvement, it may also have a setback, making resiliency a major part of the process. Since ones recovery is a personal process, it requires adaptability for cultural differences. In addition, an adult’s recovery may differ significantly for adolescents or elder.
Recovery is facilitated through relationships and social networks. Family are key advocates giving necessary support, often going through the ups and downs of recovery. Families may experience social, occupational, and financial challenges, including general family stress, guilt, shame, anger, fear, anxiety, loss, grief, and isolation. Resiliency in recovery is also critical for family members, peers, and friends who also need support for their health and well-being.
