Strength Based Approach
Define Strength Based Approach
A Strength based approach focuses on a individual's talents, abilities, and resources rather than on their challenges
Define Natural Support and give examples.
Natural supports are relationships and connections that occur organically.
Define Resiliency
The ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment.
When do you share your recovery story?
Only when relevant
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time bound
Define Self Advocacy
use strength based/ reframed language
identify strengths and values of the peer
Define a formal support
someone who is un organically in ones life- example, doctor, therapist, peer support specialist.
what are 2 ways that peer support specialists can support recovery
inspire hope and possibility
Hope
turn this into a SMART goal
"i want to get better at math"
I will complete one extra math practice worksheet everyday for 2 weeks to improve my skills.
how are you as a peer support specialist going to support your peer in making self advocacy efforts?
a Peer support specialist can support a peer in self advocacy by creating a safe and encouraging environment to speak their mind. support the peer in role playing ways to get their needs met- example, practicing how the peer will ask their doctor for a new medication.
what is person first language
Placing the peer ahead of the challenge, think back to the Power With v. Power over activity.
how will you as a peer support specialist identify someone Natural supports?
create a list/ ask who they have in thier life who is helpful and empowering.
define recovery
A personal journey of healing and growth that may involve overcoming challenges
Finish the sentence
Share the.....
Share the Story not the mess
Which goal is more specific?
1) get fit
2) join a gym and work out 3x per week.
#2
how can you model Self Advocacy?
self answering
Medical- Language is clinical and disempowering
Recovery- Promotes hope and is person centered.
how did your natural supports contribute to your recovery?
self answer
highlight an experience where you demonstrated resilience OR you empowered a peer to develop resilience.
self answer
how has sharing your story has helped you grow in your role in the peer support community?
self answer,
looking for hope, collaborating, walk alongside, better understand the recovery model of care.
why is it important for a goal to be Time Bound?
To create a clear deadline for motivation, tracking progress, and accountability.
What does IEP stand for
Individualized Education plan
what is the #1 thing that we as peer support specialists are here to do?
Inspire hope and show that recovery is possible.
why are natural supports important and how can they participate in the recovery process.
self answer.
SAMHSA's 10 recovery principles
Hope, Person Driven, Many Pathways, Holistic, Peer Support, Relatable, Culture, Addresses Trauma, Strengths, and respect
What are the 5 elements of sharing your recovery story
inspire hope
reduce stigma
empower the peer
build connection
promote advocacy.
What do you do if your peer is not meeting their goal?
take time to review and adjust the goal. identify the barriers.
This type of listening is essential to being a good advocate for yourself and others
Active listening.