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Voluntary Participation in Rehabilitation: Lessons Learned From A Clubhouse Environment

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
30 June 2008

Abstract

Clubhouses, as voluntary communities, can be excellent indicators of recovery environments for persons who have a mental illness. To understand why people become affiliated with a Clubhouse and others disengage, 4 focus groups with Clubhouse members and 1 with staff explored questions of membership retention. Responses encompassed 4 domains: personal, interpersonal, structure, and organizational environment. These domains were interwoven with values of acceptance without stigma, empowerment, self-determination, egalitarian relationships, independence, interdependence, dignity, respect, hope, and positive expectations. The domains and values correspond to elements that aid recovery. The presence and absence of such domains encouraged people to either attend or stay away from the organization. Overall analyses of the groups' responses suggest that recovery-oriented values and organizational climate are important factors in determining attendance in a consumer-oriented program.

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Les Clubhouses, en tant que communautés intentionnelles, peuvent êtres d'excellents baromètres d'environnements de récupération et de réadaptation pour des personnes souffrant de troubles mentaux. Afin de comprendre pourquoi des gens s'affilient avec un Clubhouse tandis que d'autres s'en délaissent, 5 focus groups, composés de membres et d'employés et employées, ont exploré des questions autour de la rétention des membres. Les réponses touchaient 4 domaines: personnel, interpersonnel, la structure et l'environnement organisationnel. L'acceptance sans préjugé, le pouvoir d'agir, l'autodétermination, les relations égalitaires, l'indépendance, l'interdépendance, la dignité, le respect, l'espoir et les attentes positives sont des valeurs qui furent tissées intégralement dans les discussions. Ces valeurs correspondent aux éléments qui favorisent la réadaptation. La présence ou l'absence de ces éléments était invoquée pour justifier soit la participation du membre, soit son éloignement de l'organisation. Les conclusions globales des groupes suggèrent que l'environnement organisationnel ainsi que les valeurs orientés vers la réadaptation sont des facteurs importants pour déterminer la participation aux programmes volontaires.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 27Number 1April 2008
Pages: 65 - 78

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Jeannette Waegemakers Schiff
Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Heather Coleman
Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Deeana Miner
Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

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