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Balancing Recognition And Disrespect:

Recovery as the Process of Identity Formation

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Aim of Research

To uncover• What works• What doesn’t work• How does it leave clients

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My Motivation

Observing clients devastated by interactions with services

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Recognition Theory

Axel HonnethGermany, 1949 - Successor of Habermas at the Institut fuer Sozialforschung, Frankfurt

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Recognition Theory

 Recognition = Give Value to Disrespect = Contempt 

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Recognition Theory

Describes processes through which a sense of self and identity is derived We learn about who we are through interactions with others 

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Recognition Theory

 

Human integrity is closely linked with patterns of approval and recognition

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Forms of Recognition

Love         > Self-Confidence

Rights      > Self-Respect

Solidarity > Self-Esteem

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Recovery Is ...

• Having a positive view of Self• Being able to deal with life• Not being rule by the past• Being able to have relationships

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• Understanding• Giving time • Showing interest• Appreciating

efforts made

 • Accepting• Respecting• Valuing • Caring

Most Helpful Is ...

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Cycle of Recognition 

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Cycle of Disrespect 

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Balancing 

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QuestionsHow do you address power inequalities concerning survivors of interpersonal trauma?

Do you see Recognition Theory as a useful tool to identify power inequalities in your day to day practice?

How is it possible to address power inequalities within the health care system we currently have?

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Thank You!


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