One person’s journey – a portion of The Pursuit of Wellness by Natalie Jeanne Champagne, is reprinted below from “Wellness”, an issue of Visions Journal, 2013, 7 (4), pp. 14-15. “Acceptance was a large part of my recovery. I started to accept that the illness would never go away, but that I could learn to …
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Setting boundaries for different kinds of relationships
The boundaries and limits a person has may vary based on the kind of relationship but may also vary for different people within a kind of relationship. Many things contribute to the kind of boundaries each person has with another person or a group, some similarities exist for all. Boundaries include regard for each person’s …
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Anxiety Resources
Depression Resources
Bipolar Disorder Resources
Schizophrenia Resources
Medication
As a PSR practitioner you will know about the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use and the impact on daily life such as cognitive challenges and the impact of Stigma. (Competence C.1 & 2) understanding “mental illness and its impact on individuals” …and “the determinants of health” includes knowing basic information about …
Some Tools for Staying Healthy and Well
The person may want to develop a plan for preventing a relapse or flare up of symptoms – some of the things mentioned above can be part of this plan. Such a plan can be a really helpful tool for staying healthy and well. That plan would include some action steps for the topics discussed above …
Thoughts on Disclosure
This next section is intended to offer people receiving services the opportunity to decide if and when they wish to disclose personal information to others while considering the risks/benefits/pros and cons. Disclosure is not an all or nothing concept — for example, some people may decide to partially disclose information, while others may choose to …
Relationships and Setting Boundaries
Domain B related to professional skills and Competence B.1 centers on “ethical, legal practices, and professional behavior” which includes the need to understand professional boundary issues and maintain boundaries with individuals, families/loved ones/natural supports and communities. Helping individuals we serve and their loved ones set and maintain boundaries is an essential PSR competency. Just like …