Applying recovery principles to the treatment of trauma

  • Jasset C. Smith
  • , Scott M. Hyman
  • , Raquel C. Andres-Hyman
  • , Jessica J. Ruiz
  • , Larry Davidson

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Abstract

The recovery movement, a paradigm shift in mental health care, recognizes that individuals diagnosed with even the most debilitating and long-standing disorders may still go on to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Symptom reduction is only part of the recovery process. In this article, we discuss principles of recovery and recommendations concerning the application of these principles to the treatment of individuals with trauma-related difficulties to improve hope, meaning, and overall quality of life. We conclude by identifying diagnostic and treatment approaches that are consistent with principles of recovery, and we discuss how practitioners can incorporate recovery principles into their evidencebased care planning.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)347-355
Number of pages9
JournalProfessional Psychology: Research and Practice
Volume47
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 American Psychological Association.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Psychology

Keywords

  • Flourishing
  • Meaning
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder
  • Recovery
  • Trauma

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