05: Social Structure, Governance, and Physical Environment in Recovery Communities

In order for members to get the desired therapeutic benefit from a Recovery Community, a strong sense of community and its underlying values of teamwork and respect must be integrated into the culture and physical environment. To achieve this, the Recovery Community must consider and implement approaches for its structure, governance, and its physical environment. In this 1-hour course, you’ll explore how these components work together to create the optimal therapeutic environment for recovery. You’ll gain an appreciation of the social role hierarchy of members and how it reinforces and complements the therapeutic approaches in a Recovery Community. You will also develop knowledge of effective leadership and decision-making models used, and the importance and purpose of rules, regulations, and boundaries in the community. By the end of this course, you’ll increase your awareness of the challenges and best practices in Recovery Community design.