Wellness and Recovery Support Flashcards

Social wellness in recovery is BEST supported by:

Answer: Helping the client build a healthy support network and positive relationships

Building a healthy, diverse support network and fostering positive relationships are key components of social wellness in recovery.

Which of the following is an example of a 'trigger' that may affect a person's wellness in recovery?

Answer: Visiting a location where past substance use occurred

Visiting places associated with past substance use is a common environmental trigger that can challenge a person's recovery and wellness.

When supporting a client's cultural wellness, a CRSS should:

Answer: Respect and integrate the client's cultural identity and practices into their recovery plan

Respecting and integrating a client's cultural identity into their recovery plan promotes cultural wellness and strengthens the therapeutic alliance.

A client in recovery wants to start an exercise routine. What is the BEST role for the CRSS?

Answer: Support the client's self-identified goals and connect them to community fitness resources

Supporting self-identified goals and connecting clients to appropriate resources reflects peer support's empowerment-based and person-centered approach.

Which self-care strategy is specifically recommended for peer support specialists to maintain their OWN wellness?

Answer: Regularly processing vicarious trauma through supervision and peer support

Regular supervision and peer support help CRSS professionals process vicarious trauma and maintain their own wellness, preventing burnout.

What is the relationship between relapse and wellness in the recovery model?

Answer: Relapse is a possible part of the recovery journey that provides learning opportunities

In the recovery model, relapse is understood as a possible part of the journey that, when addressed, can provide important information for strengthening the recovery plan.

Creative wellness in recovery can BEST be supported by:

Answer: Encouraging exploration of creative outlets that resonate with the individual

Encouraging individuals to explore creative outlets that personally resonate with them supports creative wellness and provides healthy emotional expression.