The Role of Peer Support in Recovery Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass

The Role of Peer Support in Recovery Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is recovery? (SAMHSA working def., 2012) - Answer- 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 (def. Connecticut dept of MH & Addictions services) - Answer- is what people experience themselves as they become empowered to manage their mental illness &/or substance use disorder in a manner that allows them to achieve a meaningful life & a positive sense of belonging in their community. Aspects of recovery, (SAMHSA- 4 major dimensions that support recovery.) - Answer- 1. Health 2. Home 3. Purpose 4. Community Health as an aspect of recovery - Answer- Managing one's disease(s) as well as living in a physically & emotionally heathy way. Home as an aspect of recovery - Answer- A stable & safe place to live. Purpose as an aspect of recovery - Answer- 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 as an aspect of recovery - Answer- Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope. Guiding Principles of Recovery - Answer- 1. emerges from hope 2. person-driven 3. occurs via many pathways 4. holistic 5. supported by peers and allies 6. supported through relationship & social networks 7. culturally-based & influenced 8. based on respect 9. supported by addressing trauma 10. involves individual, family, & community strengths & responsibilites Recovery emerges from hope - Answer- 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. Recovery is person-driven - Answer- self-determination and self-direction are foundations for recovery. The individual defines their own life goals and design their unique paths towards goals. Recovery occurs via many pathways - Answer- individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds that affect and determine their pathway(s) to recovery. Pathways may include - Answer- support from families & schools, Peer support Faith-based approaches Clinical treatment use of medications Recovery is holistic - Answer- recovery encompasses an individual's whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community. Recovery is supported by peers & allies - Answer- mutual support and mutual aid groups, including the sharing of experiential knowledge and skill play an invaluable role in recovery. Recovery is supported through relationships & social networks - Answer- an important factor in recovery is the presence & involvement of people who: believe in the person's ability to recover, offer hope, support & encouragement, suggest strategies & resources for change