Knowledge about Recovery
True or False: Having a stable home helps to support a person in recovery.
True
Who should make decisions for a person in recovery?
The person in recovery should make their own decisions, as the journey/process is self-directed. Positive supports/resources are available to the person for help if needed.
What does peer support mean in recovery?
Peer support is having support from peers who have also dealt with mental health obstacles and may have suggestions/encouragement on how a person can continue moving forward in a positive direction, despite their struggles along the way. Some people have Certified Peer Support Specialists as supporters!
What dimension of wellness can involve going to church or meditating?
Spiritual
These types of skills are essential in helping yourself work through mental health symptoms.
Coping Skills
True or False: Community has nothing to do with a person's recovery.
False
True or False: There is one pathway to recovery.
There are many pathways!
True or False: The recovery process can go smoother if people are respected by their providers.
True, respect is a really important component of recovery.
Having a a source of income is an important part of this dimension of wellness.
Financial
What are some examples of coping skills?
Listening to music, reading, writing in a journal, doing arts and crafts
Why is important for a person in recovery to have purpose?
Having purpose helps guide/support the recovery process
Is recovery holistic?
Yes! It can involve different aspects such as mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
True or False: In recovery, it can be helpful to build on your weaknesses.
False, recovery is strength based and it can be helpful to focus on building on your strengths.
Having a safe/stable place to live is an important part of this dimension of wellness, which begins with an "e".
What does isolation mean?
Isolation means avoiding people to the point where it's unhealthy for a person. People may isolate if they aren't feeling like themselves or are struggling with mental health symptoms, such as Depression symptoms.
Managing these types of concerns are really important when it comes to recovery
Health
Should trauma be addressed in recovery?
Yes, addressing trauma can be an important/essential part of recovery for people.
This is a recovery related word is something that makes a person unique and begins with a "c".
Culture
What can you do to promote your physical wellness?
Eat healthy, exercise, manage health concerns
True or False: Working is too stressful for someone dealing with a mental health diagnosis.
False, work can provide a meaningful role and give a person purpose.
Mental, Physical, Addiction
This recovery related word that begins with an "h" involves believing that you can overcome some of life's difficult challenges along the recovery journey.
Hope
What kind of relationships do people in recovery need?
Supportive ones
What can you do to promote your intellectual wellness?
Read the newspaper, learn something new, stay informed
What does dual diagnosis mean?
Having a mental health diagnosis in addition to a substance use problem