Lesson 10: Reconnection and Commonality

Attention

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

• Identity the role that "learning to fight" plays in the process of recovery
• Identity the role that supportive others can have in the process of recovery

Teaching

• Read "Chapter 10: Reconnection" in Trauma and Recovery
• Read "Chapter 11: Commonality" in Trauma and Recovery

Assessment

Lesson 10 Discussion A

In Chapter 10 we are introduced to a number of thoughts about the possibility of self-discovery in the last stages of true recovery. We find strengths that we did not know we had.

Learning to Fight: Post thoughts on the role of learning to fight, of facing fears, and finding strength. What we are looking for here in this phase of recovery is not the person who transforms into a jerk (the individual who spouts their anger all over the place) we are looking for the one who is strong in presence.

Lesson 10 Discussion B

When we connect with others (Chapter 11) we find that others can help us find strength. We have learned that self-blame is a huge part of the trauma and the impact of trauma. How do you think individuals really navigate the challenge of forgiving themselves?