Pioneering book on empowered recovery, encouraging addicts to take an
active part in their recovery. "It is acceptance of one's own
ordinariness and regular human dimensions that seems to be a key
resource in recovery from the affliction of addiction." The idea of
recovery is that people learn to live with the past and with their
imperfections, and find positive steps forward that work for them. Whole
Person Recovery (WPR) aims to co-design treatment with the addict, build
'recovery capital', and maximise chances of success by supporting the
addict to take control of their recovery. This joint process has been
shown to be more effective than traditional approaches to treatment -
and is fast influencing and overtaking such approaches. At the heart of
the process is self-acceptance, safe space, trust, learning, human
warmth and kindness. Topics include; Substance abuse disorder and
addictive behaviour disorder Related mental health problems such as
severe depression Traditional recovery methods eg 12-step programmes The
importance of person-centred counselling The baggage: finding ways to
manage past feelings and experiences Breaking routines: developing
skills and capabilities for the future Treatment: formal and informal
services and support Making a plan: formal and informal coping
strategies The rest of my life: getting well and staying well.
