Ten Fundamental Concepts of Recovery (Part 1)
This concept emphasizes that individuals can overcome the challenges they face in recovery.
What is hope?
According to this concept, recovery is often a journey that includes growth, setbacks, and learning experiences.
What is non-linear?
This stage is characterized by a lack of awareness or desire to make a change.
What is precontemplation?
This essential skill involves listening attentively and responding to what the individual says to ensure they feel understood.
What is active listening?
CRSS professionals have a duty to report this when they observe it.
What is abuse or neglect?
This recovery concept highlights that recovery is unique to each person and based on their values, goals, and preferences.
What is individualized and person-centered?
This concept underscores the importance of connecting with others with similar experiences.
What is peer support?
In this stage, an individual acknowledges a problem but is not yet ready to take action.
What is contemplation?
CRSS professionals use these statements to encourage individuals to express their own feelings in a way that avoids blame.
What are "I" statements?
If an individual requests medical advice, the CRSS professional should respond in this way.
What is refer them to a qualified medical provider?
This concept involves people actively choosing their own path and setting personal goals in their recovery journey.
What is self-direction?
According to this concept, recovery encompasses all areas of an individual’s life, including emotional, physical, and social well-being.
What is holistic?
This stage involves an individual making small steps toward a larger change goal.
What is preparation?
This planning approach helps individuals prepare for and respond to situations that may impact their recovery.
What is a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)?
This principle requires CRSS professionals to keep personal challenges separate from their responsibilities to individuals.
What is maintaining boundaries?
This recovery concept encourages individuals to use their skills and strengths to achieve their recovery goals.
What is empowerment?
This concept focuses on the recovery process as a journey that may change over time and adapts to an individual’s growth and goals.
What is recovery as a journey of healing and self-discovery?
At this stage, individuals actively implement their recovery goals and make significant changes.
What is action?
This skill involves helping individuals build confidence in their abilities by focusing on their accomplishments and strengths.
What is strengths-based encouragement?
When feeling overwhelmed by work, a CRSS professional should take this step to maintain effective support for individuals.
What is seek supervision or engage in self-care?
This recovery concept suggests that the individual’s strengths and resources should be the foundation of their recovery.
What is strengths-based?
This concept reflects the idea that recovery includes contributions from the community and mutual support, fostering a sense of belonging and social connection.
What is responsibility?
This stage is focused on sustaining changes and preventing relapse.
What is maintenance?
An approach that involves asking open-ended questions and supporting the individual in exploring their own reasons for change.
What is motivational interviewing?
When documenting interactions, CRSS professionals must ensure that they uphold this critical ethical principle.
What is confidentiality?