Wellness and Recovery Support Flashcards
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Which dimension of wellness focuses on finding purpose, meaning, and direction in life?
Answer: Spiritual wellness
Spiritual wellness involves finding meaning, purpose, and a sense of direction, which is a core pillar of holistic recovery.
A peer support specialist notices their client is isolating and withdrawing from support meetings. What is the BEST first response?
Answer: Reach out with a non-judgmental check-in to explore barriers
A non-judgmental check-in respects autonomy while opening dialogue to identify and address barriers to participation.
The SAMHSA wellness model includes how many dimensions of wellness?
Answer: 10
SAMHSA's wellness initiative identifies 10 dimensions: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, spiritual, creative, and cultural.
Which practice is MOST aligned with supporting a client's physical wellness during recovery?
Answer: Encouraging the client to set a consistent sleep schedule
Consistent sleep supports physical restoration and stabilizes mood, which is a foundational aspect of physical wellness in recovery.
What does 'occupational wellness' mean in the context of recovery support?
Answer: Achieving balance and personal enrichment through work or meaningful activity
Occupational wellness refers to finding personal satisfaction, purpose, and balance through work or meaningful activities, not just employment status.
Which approach BEST supports a client's emotional wellness during early recovery?
Answer: Teaching the client to identify, express, and manage their emotions appropriately
Identifying, expressing, and managing emotions appropriately builds emotional resilience, which is critical in early recovery.
A client in recovery reports feeling financially overwhelmed and ashamed. How should a CRSS respond?
Answer: Validate the client's feelings and connect them to financial wellness resources
Financial stress is a real barrier to recovery; validating feelings and connecting clients to resources addresses financial wellness as part of holistic support.
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