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Review
. 2018 Nov;54(8):1212-1220.
doi: 10.1007/s10597-018-0245-9. Epub 2018 Feb 8.

Small Things, Micro-Affirmations and Helpful Professionals Everyday Recovery-Orientated Practices According to Persons with Mental Health Problems

Alain Topor  1   2 , Tore Dag Bøe  3 , Inger Beate Larsen  3
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Small Things, Micro-Affirmations and Helpful Professionals Everyday Recovery-Orientated Practices According to Persons with Mental Health Problems

Alain Topor et al. Community Ment Health J. 2018 Nov.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to present concrete descriptions of the content in the construction of helpful relationships with staff, according to users. Starting with the re-occurring concept of the meaning of "little things" in recovery studies, a literature review was done. A thematic analysis shows that small things play an important role in improving a person's sense of self. Small things seem to be an invisible but effective parts of a recovery-orientated practice, but they might be defined as unprofessional and their efficacy negated.

Keywords: Helpful relationships; Micro affirmations; Professional practice; Recovery; Small things.

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Conflict of interest

The authors report no conflict of interest.

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As the article is a review based on published texts, it was not subjected to an Ethical Review Board.

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