Recovery: Growing Beyond the Impact of Disability : Recovery: Growing Beyond the Impact of Disability
Recovery: Proposed Definitions : Recovery: Proposed Definitions Recovery is the process of growing beyond the devastating effects of an illness, disability, or addition.
Recovery refers the process in which people live, learn, work, and participate fully in their communities (Hogan et al, 2003)
Major Themes in Recovery Research : Major Themes in Recovery Research Recovery involves more than symptom reduction
Recovery is a complex and multidimensional process
Recovery is a highly individualized process
Recovery involves the resumption of valued roles
What are People Recovering From? : What are People Recovering From? Loss of self and hope
Loss/lack of connection
Loss/lack of resources
Loss/lack of roles and opportunities
Multiple and recurring traumas
Devaluing and disempowering programs, practices, and environments
Stigma and discrimination in society
Examples of Recovery Outcomes : Examples of Recovery Outcomes Gaining/regaining a valued role, i.e. student, worker, family member, tenant
Experiencing increased success and satisfaction in these roles
Reducing/controlling symptoms
Increased sense of self-efficacy
Increased feelings of well being
Increased measures of physical health
Increased sense of self-esteem
Barriers/Facilitators of Recovery : Barriers/Facilitators of Recovery External Internal
External Barrier: Lack of Transportation : External Barrier: Lack of Transportation Caused By:
Lack of Money
Lack of Access to Public Transportation
Lack of Access
Lack of Support/Assistance
Lack of Protection from Crime
Example: Cost of Lack of Transportation : Example: Cost of Lack of Transportation Loss of independence/increased dependence on others
Personal identity issues arise; self-esteem declines
Life satisfaction decreases
Social isolation increases
Depression and ill health may result
Medical care may be delayed, deferred, or done without
Families and communities may incur extra efforts and costs that can be prevented
Recovery-Oriented Service Requirements : Recovery-Oriented Service Requirements Clinicians to change from “clinicians as experts” to “clinicians as partners”
Focus on person’s goals
Focus on desired roles in the community (i.e. worker, tenant, citizen)
Focus on person’s critical skills and support needs.
Values of Recovery-Oriented Services : Values of Recovery-Oriented Services Person Orientation: focus on the person as a individual with strengths and preference
Person Involvement: person has an active role in all aspects of the service
Self- Determination: person has a right and responsibility to make choice regarding the service
Growth Potential: a focus on the possibility for every person to increase his/her quality of life, a focus on the capabilities inherent in everyone.