I wanted to share a resource that I have found helpful that comes closer to being person-centered and closer to a recovery-orientation. It is Person-Centered Recovery Planner for Adults with Serious Mental Illness by Catherine N Dulmus Professor and Associate Dean for Research of the School of Social at the University of Buffalo NY and Bruce Nisbet MD at Kroser Keystone Health Systems in PA. --(Note: phrase mental health challenges preferred).
Providing a succinct overview of the historical roots, philosophy, and practice of person-centered recovery, Person-Centered Recovery Planner for Adults with Serious Mental Illness is organized around the three stages of recovery—Beginnings, Moving Forward, and Leaving Your Practitioner Behind—yet still allows both the individual and practitioner to revisit any of the three stages during the ebb and flow of an individual's recovery journey.
Sample recovery plans are included, covering the individual's status, personal priorities, short-term objectives, and recovery steps, and are organized around common recovery goals including:
- Self-advocacy
- Family relationships
- Health and wellness
- Community involvement
- Stress management
- Relapse prevention
- Personal crisis planning
- Transportation
- Social relationships
- Meaningful activities
- Life skills
A companion CD-ROM provides all of the plans found in the book in an easily customizable word-processing format. Person-Centered Recovery Planner for Adults with Serious Mental Illness assists practitioners in becoming effective person-centered facilitators and advocates for recovery that meaningfully supports individuals in achieving their hopes and dreams.
To find out more about the planner click here.
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