153 Perspective matters in recovery Topic list for interview with clients The purpose of the interview is to get from what has happened to client to client’s wishes and desires and helping and hindering factors. In this way the client’s recovery is highlighted. We take the first moment that the respondent came into contact with the mental health service as a starting point and strive to talk about concrete experiences (the recovery story); we use 3 questions propagated by Jim van Os as a framework. Further questions are asked when aspects come up that address triadic aspects of recovery A. Questions about recovery 1. What happened? - At a certain point in your life, you came to use mental health services. What was the trigger? What had happened (to you)? - You are treated at (name of treatment setting). What was the trigger? What happened (to you)? 2. Where do you want to go?: wishes and desires - What ideas did you have (back then) about the future? - What do you find valuable/important in life? - Where do you want to go? / What do you hope for? / What makes you happy? - What are your wishes and desires? - What is your dream in 1 year (then 5 years)? - What do you have influence on? (or grip on?) - Do you manage to shape the things you find valuable/important? 3. What do you need to achieve your goals? Note: this topic also includes vulnerability and resilience. - What are you good at / what is your strength? - What are you proud of? - How do you make sure you stand tall? - What is the last thing you accomplished? • What or who helped you achieve this? - What or who has helped you so far/ to shape your wishes/ desires? • Who believes in you? • Who helps you? Who is kind to you? - What or who has hindered you so far/ to shape your wishes/ desires? - Have you ever felt very misunderstood? 7
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