OCTH 531 (mental health) the recovery model and occupational therapy

Hope

What is the core and catalyst of the recovery process?

Hope

What is the internalized idea that one can create a better future?

occupational engagement and design intervention plans

What do OTs use to increase the belief that one can progress toward the goal of recovery?

Person-driven

The individual leads, controls and exercises choices over life goals and the plans to reach them.

Identify community resources

education for self management

modifying the environment to increase independence

How do OTs assist when a person is on a person driven journey?

Many pathways

There are multiple paths to recovery based on the individual's unique strengths and resiliences, needs, preferences and cultural background.

Non linear

Recovery is _____________ characterized by continued grown and improved functioning

Relational

Recovery is supported through relationships and social networks.

belonging, personhood, empowerment autonomy and community participation

Through relationships, people engage in new roles and lead to a greater sense of what?

Holistic

Recovery affects the whole life-mind, body, spirit and community. All aspects of life including housing, employment, education, mental health treatment and social networks play a role in creating and accessing these supports

Culture

___________ are keys in determining a person's journey and unique pathway to recovery.

Sensitive, congruent and personalized

What should services be? (Three words)

Strengths/ responsibility

Recovery is based on valuing and building on the multiple capacities, resiliences, coping abilities and inherent worth of individuals.

Responsibility

_________________ is formed when mental health consumers make choices that promote recovery, wellness and progress toward goals, while gaining an understanding of their experiences.

Outcome measures/ goals

OT develops __________________ and ______________ that explicitly considers the strength and addresses potential limitations.

Peer support

Mutual support in a peer group plays an important role in recovery and in providing a sense of belonging, support and valued roles

Respect

_________________ Is achieved when mental health consumers are supported and accepted, barriers are identified and eliminated, inclusion is enforced and civil liberties are protected. OT is done with a client not to a client

Address trauma

The experience of trauma is often a precursor to or associated with alcohol and drug use, mental health problems and related issues.

Trauma informed

Services and supports should be _____________________ to foster safety as well as promote choice, empowerment and collaboration

Health, home, purpose and community

What are the 4 dimensions of recovery?

Health

Wellness in these dimensions: emotional, social, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, financial, environmental, physical

Home

Having a stable and safe place to live. Also a stable and safe community that is supportive of the person in recovery

Purpose

Someone reaching his or her full potential through 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

Relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope