Recovery is an important goal for anyone who has experienced trauma. It uses a strengths-based approach and encourages the use of coping skills and community resources in four life areas: health, home, purpose and community. Accessing and using resources in these life areas helps clients cope with change, which is also known as building resilience (samhsa.gov/recover).
10 Guiding Principles of Recovery
Recovery:
Emerges from hope
Understands each person is in charge of their own path
Occurs via many pathways
Focuses on multiple life areas
Is supported by peers and allies
Is sustained through relationships and social support
Is Culturally-based
Addresses trauma
Acknowledges strengths
Is based on respect