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How can you use peer support to promote recovery-oriented language?

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Recovery-oriented language is a way of communicating that respects the dignity, autonomy, and strengths of people who experience mental health challenges. It is based on the principles of hope, empowerment, and self-determination. As a peer support worker, you can use recovery-oriented language to support your peers in their recovery journey and advocate for their rights and preferences. Here are some tips on how to use recovery-oriented language in your peer support practice.

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1 Avoid labels and diagnoses

People are more than their diagnoses or symptoms. Labels can be stigmatizing, limiting, and disempowering. Instead of using labels, use person-first or identity-first language, depending on your peer's preference. Person-first language emphasizes the person before the condition, such as "a person with schizophrenia" or "a person who hears voices". Identity-first language embraces the condition as part of the person's identity, such as "a schizophrenic person" or "a voice-hearer". Ask your peer how they want to be referred to and respect their choice.

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2 Use positive and hopeful words

Recovery is a process of change and growth that is unique to each person. It is not a linear or fixed outcome. Therefore, avoid using words that imply finality, negativity, or judgment, such as "cure", "failure", "relapse", or "normal". Instead, use words that convey hope, possibility, and progress, such as "recovery", "wellness", "challenge", or "adjustment". For example, instead of saying "You have relapsed", you can say "You are facing a setback" or "You are experiencing a change in your recovery".

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SUSHIL KUMAR SOMPUR VASANTHKUMAR

Associate Professor, Psychiatry, KMC, Kerala | Neuropsychiatrist § Sexologist Mindss Neurolinks - Antahkarana Clinic, Davanagere | MB BS, MD (Psychiatry), MHA | Certified Independent Director | Certified ESG expert
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Using peer support to promote recovery-oriented language involves leveraging peer supporters' unique positions and experiences to foster a positive, empowering, and hopeful environment for individuals on their recovery journey. Here are some strategies to effectively use peer support in this context: Modeling Recovery-Oriented Language: Peer supporters can model recovery-oriented language using positive, hopeful, and non-stigmatizing language. This includes focusing on strengths and abilities rather than deficits or diagnoses. Others include but are not limited to Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment Challenging Stigma Using Person-First Language Building a Community of Support

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3 Respect choice and autonomy

People have the right to make their own decisions about their lives, including their treatment and recovery goals. Avoid using words that imply coercion, obligation, or pressure, such as "must", "should", "have to", or "need to". Instead, use words that express respect, collaboration, and empowerment, such as "can", "may", "want to", or "choose to". For example, instead of saying "You need to take your medication", you can say "You can decide whether to take your medication" or "You may want to consider taking your medication".

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Robyn Hantelman

M.Ed., RPRS, Peer Trainer. #MOUD, #HarmRedux, #VetSpouse and #RecoveryMom. Co-Founder of ROOT Project, VA Recovery Leadership Academy Graduate (‘22), #ENFP ????
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For as long as I remember, any time a person suggests that I “must”, “should”, or “ought” to do something, my natural sense of autonomy prompts me to resist and do the opposite. Being coerced into a task doesn’t make me “compliant”, it makes me fearful or at best, ambivalent. My task commitment only lasts as long as I’m being watched. When surveillance ceases, I return to the original behavior. This is not how lasting behavioral change is created. Peers are only “subject matter experts” in two things: resources available and our own process of change. The suggestions here are great, but I might also add “I” statements to share what I’ve found successful as well. This shows empathy and mutuality, which are core values of our field.

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4 Use inclusive and respectful terms

People come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and have different values and beliefs. Avoid using words that exclude, stereotype, or offend people, such as "them", "us", "crazy", or "abnormal". Instead, use words that acknowledge, appreciate, and honor people's diversity and individuality, such as "we", "you", "person", or "unique". For example, instead of saying "They are not like us", you can say "We are all different" or "You have your own perspective".

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5 Ask for feedback and learn from others

Recovery-oriented language is not a fixed set of rules, but a dynamic and evolving practice. It depends on the context, the relationship, and the preferences of the people involved. Therefore, it is important to ask for feedback and learn from others about how to use recovery-oriented language effectively and respectfully. You can ask your peers, colleagues, supervisors, or mentors for their opinions and suggestions, and share your own experiences and challenges. You can also seek out resources, trainings, or workshops on recovery-oriented language and peer support.

Using recovery-oriented language can help you build trusting, supportive, and empowering relationships with your peers, and promote a culture of recovery and respect in your workplace and community. It can also enhance your own recovery and well-being, as you practice positive and hopeful communication with yourself and others.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Avoid labels and diagnoses

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