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Recovery Beliefs
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Non-Recovery Beliefs Recovery Beliefs

Stability/maintenance is the goal

Recovery is the goal

Low expectations

Lots of hope; high expectations

No clearly defined exit

Clear exits and graduates return/share

People judged by level of motivation

Restoring hope creates new energy

Provider creates the plan for the person

Each person creates their own plan

Compliance is valued

Choice and independence are valued

Coercion used to achieve compliance


Empowerment; people are the experts

Providers directs the services

Each person chooses their services

People protected from trial/error learning

People encouraged to take risks

One-size-fits-all treatment approach

Wide range of options

Little or no access to information

Education; easy access to information

People live in "treatment centers"

People choose their own housing

Employment is too stressful

Everyone can have a meaningful career

Medication is the primary tool

Medication is one of several tools

Emphasis is on treatment

Peer support and self-help are essential

 

 

 

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