Recovery Orientation as a Foundation of Practice
Overview
In this workshop, participants will explore recovery-oriented practice and how it shapes work with clients. Having a recovery-oriented approach emphasizes the importance of aligning treatment with what is meaningful to the individual, rather than solely focusing on symptoms and clinical interventions. This shift challenges traditional clinical goals and promotes a more person-centered approach to care. Participants will begin by examining the fundamental difference between clinical recovery—which focuses on symptom remediation—and personal recovery, which is about helping individuals define and pursue a fulfilling life based on their hopes, dreams, and personal goals. When mental health professionals center their work around a client’s vision of recovery, they can create a partnership where clients feel respected, empowered, and hopeful for the future.
Learning objectives
- Compare clinical recovery and personal recovery, recognizing that they are complementary but distinct concepts
- Explain why the client's personal vision and goals must serve as the primary drivers for l treatment planning and interventions
- Identify how traditional clinical goals (e.g., symptom reduction or medication adherence) are re-framed to support the client's self-defined personal recovery goals
- Apply a recovery-oriented perspective to common clinical scenarios, demonstrating a shift from a provider-driven approach to a client-led partnership
- Assess the professional's role in fostering hope, building trust, and promoting autonomy to increase client engagement and establish a stronger foundation for personal recovery
Professional credit
- This activity offers the following types of credit: APA
- 1.0 CEs are available.
- Additional details can be found in the activity document for this resource.
