Post on 24-May-2015
description
Balancing Recognition And Disrespect:
Recovery as the Process of Identity Formation
Aim of Research
To uncover• What works• What doesn’t work• How does it leave clients
My Motivation
Observing clients devastated by interactions with services
Recognition Theory
Axel HonnethGermany, 1949 - Successor of Habermas at the Institut fuer Sozialforschung, Frankfurt
Recognition Theory
Recognition = Give Value to Disrespect = Contempt
Recognition Theory
Describes processes through which a sense of self and identity is derived We learn about who we are through interactions with others
Recognition Theory
Human integrity is closely linked with patterns of approval and recognition
Forms of Recognition
Love > Self-Confidence
Rights > Self-Respect
Solidarity > Self-Esteem
Recovery Is ...
• Having a positive view of Self• Being able to deal with life• Not being rule by the past• Being able to have relationships
• Understanding• Giving time • Showing interest• Appreciating
efforts made
• Accepting• Respecting• Valuing • Caring
Most Helpful Is ...
Cycle of Recognition
Cycle of Disrespect
Balancing
QuestionsHow do you address power inequalities concerning survivors of interpersonal trauma?
Do you see Recognition Theory as a useful tool to identify power inequalities in your day to day practice?
How is it possible to address power inequalities within the health care system we currently have?
Thank You!