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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1. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #1
2. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Introduction
3. The Social Model and the Physical Environment
4. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: Journal Exercise #2
5. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #1
6. How to Create a Homelike Environment Within the Recovery Home
7. Creating a Trauma-Informed Environment
8. Creating a Trauma Informed Environment, Part 2
9. Promoting Physical Safety
10. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #2
11. Understanding Physical Property Requirements
12. The House Exterior
13. The Interior of the Home
14. The Kitchen and Dining Area
15. The Bathrooms
16. The Bedrooms
17. The Laundry, Basement and Utilities
18. Documents
19. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery - Quiz #3
20. Creating a Physical Environment to Support Recovery: NEXT STEPS