Recovery Therapy Case Study

Celebrate Recovery is a self-help recovery program that contains a heavy emphasis on Christ and seeking healing through Him. There is a strong religious focus so individuals feel like they have help that is unconditional and they are surrounded by a body of individuals who are struggling with similar situations as well. Although these individuals cannot provide the answers or healing for one another, they are the support, a body, a family, and create a safe environment for fellow participants. Moreover, with this focus on Christs healing powers in their lives, the program emphasizes the eight recovery principles in the Beatitudes as well as the twelve-steps (similar to those used in Alcoholics Anonymous). I, therefore, attended a Celebrate Recovery meeting at the fellowship church in Rogers, AR on October seventh, two thousand sixteen.

The recovery model is very import to the field of marriage and family therapy in many different ways. Recovery allows for the client to change, and see unlimited possibility. This model is seen through the lens of values, seeking to help the client to live a rich and meaningful life. Recovery is strength based, and allows for the client to build from their personal skills set, and doesn’t blame a single person for the distress of the family. This allows for the client to gain a sense of self and self-worth, see their own values, and be able to create support within the family as well as their community.

The treatment would be to take a closer look at the recovery life for the individual or family instead of fixing it. For example this article talks about using the model in substance abuse such as; Lorie Obernauer, PhD, recovery consultant and coach and former Alumni Coordinator at CeDAR in Colorado, says that at CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation), “We are actually putting something into play that is really directed to helping our clients live in recovery and use some new tools to understand the new world that they are now entering.”(S. Brys). The author talks about “She says this model of treatment is a solution-oriented model rather than one of relapse prevention, as it has been in the past. Obernauer will be presenting on this topic at this month’s National Conference on Addiction Disorders with Steve Millette, MS, LAC, Executive Director of CeDAR”(Brys). She explains how treatments professionals can be “tour guides,” helping clients move from what William White calls a “culture of addiction” to a “culture of recovery.” Here are other examples that she uses for when the family or individuals are ready to move on to culture of recovery;

Contemporary mental health care is a changing and developing field. Traditional practices of understanding and caring for those with mental illness are being challenged (Trenoweth, 2017). Personal recovery is not a new concept. Although it is significantly different to the biomedical model, it has been well written about in literature, putting a significant influence on policies and the delivery of care within today’s practices. When people with a lived experience of mental illness started to challenge the biomedical model of care, recovery orientated health care began to grow (Barkway, 2013). Before further exploring both personal recovery and the biomedical approach, we will look at what recovery is. Slade (2009) outlines a two part definition

Pt. has been in the program for over 3 years and she is currently in Phase 0. Pt. has participated in the AMS of De methadone clinic, she has been able to achieve abstinence from illicit drugs but she is failing to comply with the mandatory counseling sessions. Pt. is now eligible to receive phase 1 take home privileges if she maintains satisfactory attendance and scheduled appointments. Pt. identified her children as a motivational factor to change and to reinforce the importance of remaining in recovery. Pt. was advised to obtain a sponsor and attend 12 Step meetings. Pt. has done in achieving her goal of maintaining financial compliance despite the holiday financial stress. Pt. seemed to accumulate a back balance, but normally pays for late account balance in full upon notice of an administrative taper.

Abby identified her strengths as “determination and normally, when I say I’m going to do something I do.” Barriers to sobriety include her family. She has very little support from her family because there is a significant history of addiction and abuse. Abby’s goals are to “be a sober mom”. Abby wants to be sober and raise her children in a healthy family.

The readings for today consisted of “Recovery’s Edge: An Ethnography of Mental health Care and Moral Agency” by Neely Laurenzo Myers. As stated in the title, this book is an ethnography of individual’s dealings with “recovery” from mental illness through a “Peer Empowerment Program” headed by individuals who also suffered from mental illness (Laurenzo Myers 2015). Laurenzo Myers’s writing provides an insightful account of the way in which we perceive mental illness in the United States, as well as a way to see how changes to our country’s mental health care system dealt a devastating blow to an incredibly vulnerable population (Laurenzo Myers 2015).

In today’s society, many people are begin diagnosed with, treated and recovering from mental health issues. Mental health issues are growing rapid pace. The increase of mental health disorders communities are struggling to keep up with the demand. Communities are also struggling to keep up with information and facts that surround mental health and recovery. The recovery model can be implemented into to a community setting but first we have to understand why it is important model and what it is. With crucial education the community can benefit from the recovery model which can help reduce or dissolve the stigma that surrounding mental illness and allow for growth or the mental health population and recovery population. Often time’s mental illness and recovery can go hand in hand.

I am writing to you with interest of joining your team in the position ‘New Graduate Rehab RN’. I learned of the position from a dear friend of mine who is currently a member of your team. I plan to graduate from nursing school this upcoming May and am interested in this position because I believe that it will help further my skills, education and shape me into an outstanding nurse.

Objectives/Progress: As the Pt. has progress in tx, he reported increased financial stability during groups and brief IC sessions. He is currently able to sustain his OTS and personal needs with his full-time job as a real estate appraiser. Also, Pt. has become more financially secure and demonstrate responsible behavior as evidenced by saying no to one's impulses.

Counselor met with Pt. for his monthly individual session. Counselor and Pt. discussed his progress in treatment, any medication issue, any triggers and acceptance of his TX plan. Pt. signed his Record Service sheet. Pt. indicated that he does not attend the clinic Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday and he likes having more time in his schedule because he likes to take care of his business and different errands. Pt. verbalized how hard it is to stay away from his business because worried about his employees and clients. Pt. stated, “The business is like my kid,” Pt. spoke about how he is thinking about opening a second shop around this area. Pt. commented that he isn’t experiencing serious side effects and prescribed medication is working well. Pt. informed this

The health care system is complicated. There are many health care providers and services out there. Some of them are preventative care or public health; ambulatory or primary care; subacute or long-term care; acute care; auxiliary services; rehabilitative services; end-of-life care; mental health services; emergency management or disaster preparedness; dental services; military and veteran services; and Indian health services. Each of these providers offers its individual service or product, but in the long run, they all benefit each other to help the patient that needs it. The two that are going to be discussed are rehabilitative services and mental health services. I will give a basic description of the provider or service and the products

Mr. Harvey Johnson is a 62 year old African American male. He has been married for 36 years, have four adult daughters, and four grandsons. Mr. Johnson has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and is 80% service connected.

Pt was a hx of numerous IP hospitalizations, he recently was discharged 8/2015 from ChildHelp which he resided there for almost a year. Pt receives outpatient services with Norfolk CSB, and receives psychiatric with Dr. Marcus who is associated with Norfolk CSB.

I am very interested in furthering the training that I have as a Recovery Coach. I have a passion for helping alcoholics/addicts because I am also a person in recovery and I know that there are people out there that need help. I completed the Recovery Coach Academy on 08-18-2015 and coupled with the training that I have in this area of helping individuals in recovery,I know that I could save the life of someone that really needs help,but doesn't quite know how to go about getting it. I am 44 years old,but,I would like to make this a career for me.This is also teaching me that I can make goals for myself and complete these goals.This ,itself,is very rewarding for me to know that I can start something and complete it. I have a 2 year old son