Which practice is most closely associated with encouraging a person's self-worth in recovery?

Which practice is most closely associated with encouraging a person's self-worth in recovery?

• A. Isolation
• B. Affirmation
• C. Dismissal
• D. Criticism

Answer: (B)

Affirmation focuses on validating the person’s worth and capabilities, which helps build self-worth during recovery. When a CPRS offers genuine, specific praise and recognition of effort and strengths, it reinforces belief that they can change and deserve support. This kind of supportive language—acknowledging progress and abilities—helps counteract shame and strengthens self-efficacy. In contrast, isolation cuts off supportive connections, dismissal invalidates feelings, and criticism damages self-esteem and motivation. So, using sincere, specific affirmation that highlights observable progress fits a strengths-based, person-centered approach and supports lasting recovery.

Affirmation focuses on validating the person’s worth and capabilities, which helps build self-worth during recovery. When a CPRS offers genuine, specific praise and recognition of effort and strengths, it reinforces belief that they can change and deserve support. This kind of supportive language—acknowledging progress and abilities—helps counteract shame and strengthens self-efficacy. In contrast, isolation cuts off supportive connections, dismissal invalidates feelings, and criticism damages self-esteem and motivation. So, using sincere, specific affirmation that highlights observable progress fits a strengths-based, person-centered approach and supports lasting recovery.