Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Introduction

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The physical environment is a critical component in supporting recovery in recovery housing. The physical space must ensure that residents are safe and healthy, but also support the social model of recovery focusing on how residents interact with the physical environment.

In this lesson we will cover…

  • How to apply the social model of recovery to the physical environment of a recovery home.

  • How to create a homelike environment within your recovery home.

  • Discuss the quality standards related to the physical environment.

Let’s get started.

Course Syllabus

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Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #1
Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Introduction
The Social Model and The Physical Environment
Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #2
Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING QUIZ #1
How To Create a Homelike Environment Within the Recovery Home
Creating a Trauma Informed Environment
Creating a Trauma Informed Environment cont.
Promoting Physical Safety
Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING QUIZ #2
Understanding Physical Property Requirements
The House Exterior
The Interior of the Home
The Kitchen and Dining Area
The Bathrooms
The Bedrooms
The Laundry, Basement and Utilities
Documents
Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING QUIZ #3
Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: NEXT STEPS