Tag Archives: Recovery

Understanding Peer Support as a Profession

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Susan Vaught

“Recovery is a process of change through which an individual improves one’s health and wellness, lives a self-directed life, and strives to reach their full potential.” This is the current definition of “Recovery” according to the Substance Abuse and Mental … Continue reading →

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What is being in “Recovery”?

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Susan Vaught

I talk a lot about “recovery” as a Peer Support Specialist, as do many in our place of work.  We have a “Recovery Mall,” but defining recovery is difficult.  It means so many different things to different people.  Each individual … Continue reading →

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