• Lifestyle changes: Many find that adjusting their lifestyle, including the food they eat, how they engage with physical activity, attending to balanced sleep, and so on make significant positive impact upon their wellness and recovery efforts. Though some people choose to make these changes on their own, sometimes service providers recommend such changes. Person-centered and community supports Person-centered and community supports, sometimes referenced as natural supports, that aid people in their recovery are numerous, diverse, and sometimes specific to different cultures. These supports do not always take the form of people or organizations, but also include activities, animals, and the natural world. A non- comprehensive list of person-centered and community supports is provided here: • Family (of origin, chosen, and/or ancestral) • Friendships • Community groups and social or cultural organizations • Religious or spiritual supports • Political or advocacy groups and organizations • Recreational pursuits • Artistic expression, including storytelling, writing, visual arts, music, dance, and so on
• Educational or mentoring involvement • Natural world and animal supports
These supports are in and of themselves valid recovery pathways. Some people with lived experience do not seek a pathway to wellness that lies within formal services or feel comfortable even defining their journey in the language of recovery. This is okay. Certified peer specialists provide support to people with diverse experiences and support the meaning people make of their own experiences and struggles. This allows peers to self-determine the most accurate language to describe their experiences, as well as how to navigate them.
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