The aim of the recovery group is to provide a forum for group members to discuss their experiences of mental illness and to share their thoughts and feelings about strategies for recovery.
The group is not focused on either cure or denial of mental health problems bot on the hopeful process by which individuals can recover from and learn to live with their difficul;ties. 'Symptoms' and the need for medication and other coping tools may persist but this does not have to prevent the individual from rebuilding their life and self-esteem. The recovery journey will be different for every individual - it is not a linear process but a road with many twists and turns. The group hopes to help and support individuals in their quest to take back control of their lives and rediscover important roles and relationships which may have been lost.
The group aims to facilitate this process through sharing the experience and expertise of other mental health service users. The group recognises and values the importance of the knowledge and coping experience which the members bring to the group and aims to empower members to help each other and to move forward.
Facilitating Recovery |
