The Role of Peer Support in Recovery Exam Questions And Answers

The Role of Peer Support in Recovery Exam Questions And Answers What is Recovery - ANS 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. (aspects of recovery) SAMHSA has specified four major dimensions that support a life in recovery - ANS 1. Health: Managing one's disease(s) as well as living in a physically and emotionally healthy way 2. Home: A stable and safe place to live 3. Purpose: Meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income and resources to participate in society 4. Community: Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope (Guiding Principles) The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and motivating message of a better future—that people can and do overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and obstacles that confront them. - ANS Recovery Emerges from Hope (Guiding Principles) Recovery is self-determined and self-directed, with individuals defining their own life goals and designing their own unique path to recovery. - ANS Recovery is Person-Driven (Guiding Principles) Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds that affect and determine their individual pathway(s) to recovery - ANS Recovery Occurs via Many Pathways (Guiding Principles) Recovery Pathways may include: - ANS -Support from families and in schools -Peer support -Faith-based approaches -Clinical treatment -Use of medications (Guiding Principles) Recovery encompasses an individual's whole life, including mind, body, spirit and community. - ANS Recovery is holistic (Guiding Principles) Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including the sharing of experiential knowledge and skills, play an invaluable role in recovery - ANS Recovery is supported by peers and allies (Guiding Principles) An important factor in the recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who: -Believe in the person's ability to recover -Offer hope, support and encouragement -Suggest strategies and resources for change -Role model positive behaviors and attitudes - ANS Recovery is Supported Through Relationships and Social Networks (Guiding Principles) Culture and cultural background in all of its diverse representations—including values, traditions, and beliefs—are keys in determining a person's journey and unique pathway to recovery. - ANS Recovery is Culturally-Based and Influenced (Guiding Principles) Community, systems, societal acceptance and appreciation for people affected by mental health and substance use disorders—including protecting their rights and eliminating discrimination—are crucial in achieving recovery. - ANS Recovery is Based on Respect (Guiding Principles) Services and supports should be trauma-informed to foster safety (physical and emotional) and trust, as well as promote choice, empowerment, and collaboration. - ANS Recovery is Supported by Addressing Trauma (Guiding Principles) Individuals, families, and communities have strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery. - ANS Recovery Involves Individual, Family, and Community Strengths & Responsibilities what is peer recovery support? - ANS People with mental and/or substance use disorders have a unique capacity to help others with similar disorders based on shared experience and a deep understanding of what the other person may be going through in recovery. Recovery support is the process of giving and receiving non-clinical assistance to help aid the process of recovery; peer recovery support is provided by individuals with lived experience in recovery. what is a peer recovery specialist? - ANS an individual or family member who has lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction to alcohol and other drugs, and has also completed formal training, who provides one-one strengths-based support to peers in recovery Goals of Peers - ANS -Instill hope -Promote positive self-identity (reduce stigma*) -Be a role model of strength, survival and growth -Decrease isolation and promote connection with others -Support person-centered recovery -Engage in mutual learning—the peer support relationship is a relationship of equals what is stigma? - ANS a is the experience of being deeply discredited due to one's perceived and undesired differentness. It is a cluster of negative attitudes or beliefs held by the general public about