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recovery-oriented practice
A treatment approach that emphasizes hope, healing, empowerment, and connection rather than symptom management alone.
Full Definition
Recovery-oriented practice is a philosophical approach to mental health treatment that views recovery as a personal journey of hope, healing, empowerment, and connection. This practice model emphasizes the person's strengths, self-determination, and ability to live a meaningful life despite mental health challenges. Recovery-oriented services focus on what matters to the individual, support their goals and aspirations, and recognize that recovery is possible for everyone.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenate when used as a compound adjective. Use lowercase unless part of a formal program name.
In Context
- "Recovery-oriented practice requires staff training in trauma-informed approaches." — program implementation
- "The agency adopted recovery-oriented practice principles across all service lines." — organizational policy
Also known as
recovery-focused care
recovery model
Contrasted with
medical model
pathology-focused care
Don't confuse with
rehabilitation
treatment-oriented practice