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PTC Rehabilitation and Recovery Flashcards

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  1. A patient states, 'I don't think I'll ever be able to live on my own.' A recovery-oriented response by the psychiatric technician would be:

    Answer: 'Let's talk about what skills you already have and what steps might get you there.'

    Recovery-oriented responses acknowledge patient goals and build on existing strengths rather than reinforcing helplessness.

  2. Family psychoeducation programs in psychiatric rehabilitation are designed to:

    Answer: Provide families with information about mental illness, coping strategies, and how to support recovery

    Family psychoeducation improves outcomes by helping families understand mental illness and become effective support systems.

  3. Which housing model for psychiatric patients with serious mental illness is associated with the BEST long-term outcomes?

    Answer: Housing First — permanent independent housing with wraparound supports

    The Housing First model provides stable, permanent housing immediately, without prerequisites, and links supports to housing rather than conditioning housing on treatment compliance.

  4. A patient in a psychiatric day program resists attending group therapy, saying it makes them uncomfortable. The psychiatric technician SHOULD:

    Answer: Explore the patient's concerns and collaboratively problem-solve to address barriers

    Person-centered care requires exploring the individual's concerns and working collaboratively to find solutions, respecting their autonomy.

  5. The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment is an evidence-based practice that emphasizes:

    Answer: Immediate job search based on the patient's preferences with ongoing job coaching

    IPS is characterized by rapid job placement based on client preferences, zero exclusion criteria, and long-term individualized support.

  6. In psychiatric rehabilitation, the concept of 'natural supports' refers to:

    Answer: Unpaid relationships and community resources the patient uses in daily life (family, friends, faith communities)

    Natural supports are informal, community-based relationships and resources that promote ongoing recovery outside the formal mental health system.