Developing Competencies for Recovery: Mastering Addiction, Living Well, and Doing Good

Developing Competencies for Recovery is a book that helps people struggling with addiction realize recovery by developing core competencies that equip, enable, and empower them to master addiction, live well, and do good. It provides a cutting-edge guide to recovery by presenting these core competencies in a manner that will prepare the reader to understand and develop a course of action on how to manage recovery successfully.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Developing Competencies for Recovery is a comprehensive guide designed to assist individuals grappling with addiction in achieving long-term recovery. It aims to equip, enable, and empower these individuals with the essential core competencies necessary to overcome addiction, lead fulfilling lives, and make positive contributions to society. Competencies, as clusters of related knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs), play a pivotal role in preparing individuals to act effectively and excel in various domains of learning, including cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.

This book offers a cutting-edge approach to recovery by presenting these core competencies in a clear and concise manner. It provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of these competencies and equips them with the tools to develop a successful recovery plan. Each chapter in the book begins with a section that presents facts, concepts, principles, and theories related to a specific competency. These sections are accompanied by real-life stories of individuals who have undergone their own recovery journeys, offering valuable insights and inspiration.

The subsequent section of each chapter offers practical applications of the competency, including questions, worksheets, exercises, and projects. These resources are designed to facilitate the learning process and help readers apply the knowledge and skills acquired in a meaningful way. In the final section of each chapter, readers are invited to evaluate their recovery work and competency development. This self-assessment allows individuals to assess their progress and identify areas for further growth.

Furthermore, the book includes a comprehensive list of resources for recovery and references, providing valuable information and support to individuals on their journey toward recovery. Whether you are a behavioral health practitioner, instructor, or student of addiction studies, Developing Competencies for Recovery serves as a valuable best-practice template for recovery work. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach to helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032274652