Post on 08-Jul-2020
Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Recovery training at Yale University
By
Chan Oi Wah
Nurse Consultant (Community Psychiatry)/NTEC
Background
Training at a glance
Local application at NTEC
The key learning points
Transformation
From the era of Deinstitutionalization into the era of Recovery
From community tenure to patients’ subjective feeling
e.g. self-esteem, empowerment, self- determination
“Recovery is a deeply personal, unique process
of change…It involves the development of new
meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows
beyond the catastrophic effects of mental
illness.”
(Anthony, 1993)
Training Schedule
19.11.2012 to 14.12.2012
Training Institute
Program for Recovery and Community
Health (PRCH), Yale University
Course Co-ordinator & Trainees
Training Objectives
Learn about theories and clinical application of
recovery concepts at psychiatric rehabilitation
Training Mode
Interactive seminars & lectures
Visits
Sharing with peers
Participation at community programs
Connecticut Mental Health Center
Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Fellowship Place & CREST Center
Supported Housing Services
Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center
Shew Hall, first building of the Connecticut Valley Hospital constructed in 1867
Assertive Workshop with Peers
Sunday Services at The Green
Citizens Community Enhancement Project
Help Portrait
Plan for staff training on recovery
Study to evaluate staff’s knowledge & attitude
on recovery
Programs to highlight recovery concepts for
clients & carers
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