CHIME Framework
Leamy et al. 2011
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Recovery College is underpinned by the CHIME framework of recovery. CHIME stands for Connectedness, Hope & Optimism, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. This framework helps to guide our curriculum and ways of working in the college, to ensure that we are working in a recovery-focused and evidence-based way.
Leamy et al. 2011
CHIME stands for Connectedness, Hope & Optimism, Identity, Meaning, and Empowerment. This framework helps to guide our curriculum and ways of working in the college, to ensure that we are working in a recovery-focused and evidence-based way.
The CHIME Framework
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Recovery College is underpinned by the CHIME framework of recovery.
Connectedness
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Peer support and social groups
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Relationships
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Support from others
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Community
Hope & Optimism
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Belief in recovery
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Motivation to change
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Hope-inspiring relationships
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Positive thinking and valuing effort
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Having dreams and aspirations
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Rebuilding positive sense of identity
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Overcoming stigma
Meaning
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Meaning in mental health experience
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Meaningful life and social roles
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Meaningful life and social goals
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Personal responsibility
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Control over life
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Focusing on strengths