Review Questions Flashcards
(76 cards)
What are the 2 parts of Human Experience Language?
person-centered
non-clinical
What are 3 risks of not using Human Experience Language?
limits choice support false assumptions re-enforce broken identity dehumanize others reinforce stereotypes create/increase power differences
5 considerations for a trauma-informed environment
safety trustworthiness choice collaboration (no coercion) empowerment
Maintenance-Based System
compliance-based low expectations risk averse illness-focused dependence goal is stabilization goal is maintenance medical professionals consulted provider-driven
Recovery-Oriented System
recovery-focused high expectations honors self-determination person-centered strengths-based independence dignity of risk multiple understandings of distress
Difference between “what happened to you” and “what’s wrong with you?”
“what happened to you” communicates curiosity
“what’s wrong with you” communicates judgement
Name the 3 core competencies
Peer Support
“IN” but not “OF” the system
Change Agent
The D List
Despairing, disempowered, decompensating, dysfunctional, disability, disease, distress to diagnosis, deficit-based, disappeared
What does “IN” but not “OF” the system mean
to work within systems for change and advocate for human rights while not assimilating into the system or adopting its values, language, or approaches
How do the 3 core competencies inspire hope?
They emphasize that we are all moving in a direction
together and all have great potential for healing and growth, and have a mutual impact on each other
How does Human Experience Language inspire hope?
it encourages personal choice, focuses on strengths, and offers people space to identify and describe their own experiences
How do the 3 core competencies inspire hope?
They emphasize that we are all moving in a direction together and all have great potential for healing and growth, and have a mutual impact on each other
How do recovery values and trauma-informed approaches relate to the 3 core competencies?
Peer Support: a guide for how to interact with the people we support
Change Agent: defines what we are seeking to change
IN not OF system: how we must avoid taking on clinical perspectives in our work
How do recovery values and trauma-informed approaches relate to the 3 core competencies?
Peer Support: a guide for how to interact with the people we support
Change Agent: defines what we are seeking to change
IN not OF system: how we must avoid taking on clinical perspectives in our work
3 key elements of cross cultural partnerships
- Learning about Yourself
- Learning about Cultures
- Learning about Individuals
How might building cross cultural partnerships inspire hope?
Expressing genuine curiosity in learning about someone’s worldview and life experience can be critical to supporting them to find their voice and self-determining a path that will be meaningful to them. Supporting someone to be fully heard, seen and understood can inspire hope
How do cross cultural partnerships relate to the 3 core competencies?
Peer Support: must understand a person’s culture in order to fully be able to support them in their goals.
Types of descrimination
Racism
Homophobia
Transphobia
Sexism
Define change agent
- advocates and catalysts for change
- someone who creates change in systems
- someone who inspires change
- someone who promotes new conversation around subjects
4 Aspects of Organizational Change
- being in power
- allying with people in power
- emphasize worthiness of cause
- using your personal power (personality, lived experience, building strong relationships)
5 Parts of an Intentional Strategy to Facilitate Change
- Figure out who can make it happen
- Identify barriers and opportunities
- Identify strategies and tools
- Partner with others who support change
- Evaluate progress to tweak as needed
Learning About Yourself Questions
What are my biases? How do they affect my interactions? What are assumptions I make? What are my privileges? What are my hot button issues?
Learning about Cultures Questions
What communication issues / language barriers are likely to come up? Have I taken time and responsibility for learning about their cultures (language, traditions, etc.)? What sorts of beliefs do those cultures tend to have about emotional distress?
Learning about Individuals Questions
what is most important to this person?
what are this person’s personal beliefs and
preferences?
AND: Am I avoiding making assumptions?