Recovery & Resilience Factors Flashcards
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On the ANSA, a rating of '1' for a resilience/recovery strength such as Natural Supports indicates:
Answer: The strength exists but requires some development to be useful
A rating of 1 for strengths on the ANSA means the strength is identified but needs some development to be effectively used in planning.
Which ANSA resilience factor best captures an individual's belief that their situation can improve and that positive change is possible?
Answer: Optimism
Optimism reflects the individual's hopefulness and belief in the possibility of positive change, a key resilience factor on the ANSA.
When assessing 'Natural Supports' in the ANSA Recovery & Resilience domain, a clinician should consider:
Answer: Family, friends, and community members who provide informal assistance
Natural Supports includes informal networks such as family, friends, and community members who provide assistance outside of formal services.
A person who independently manages their medications, maintains hygiene, and keeps medical appointments would score best on which ANSA resilience factor?
Answer: Self-Care
Self-Care on the ANSA measures the individual's ability to independently manage personal health and daily living tasks.
On the ANSA, 'Coping Skills' as a recovery factor refers to:
Answer: The individual's ability to manage stress and adversity through adaptive strategies
Coping Skills in the ANSA context measures how well the individual uses adaptive strategies to handle stress, adversity, and challenges.
When documenting recovery strengths in the ANSA, which approach best aligns with its strengths-based philosophy?
Answer: Integrating identified strengths directly into the individualized service plan
The ANSA's strengths-based philosophy requires that identified recovery strengths be actively incorporated into the service plan to support recovery.
An adult with a history of trauma who has developed effective emotional regulation strategies demonstrates strength in which ANSA recovery factor?
Answer: Resiliency
Resiliency on the ANSA captures the individual's demonstrated ability to adapt and recover from adversity, including trauma.