3. General guidelines for using the model

Estonian-Finnish Recovery orientation training is a practical training model for mental health professionals (including Expert by Experience) that promotes the use of recovery orientation thinking and the CHIME framework to support mental health service users. The training is also useful for example relatives of mental health service users, so that their understanding of the Recovery Orientation approach increases and they can better support mental health service users towards their wishes, dreams and goals.

In particular, this is kind of ”a Trainer's manual” giving the basic information on Recovery Orientation approach and enabling mental health professionals to act as a trainer for his colleagues and for other target groups interested in the theme. 

When embarking on a training, it is important that participants are aware of the training theme and preferably have familiarized themselves with the background of the theme. Attention should also be paid to the training space, ensuring that it enables and supports the successful implementation of training.

When planning the training schedule, special attention should be paid to the possibility of taking breaks (e.g. short outdoor activities, coffee and lunch breaks). In addition, short activation moments should be included within the training modules (standing, stretching, walking in the training room, etc.).

In the following section there are descriptions of each module of the training consisting of theme introduction, material, suggested method and recommended duration. With the help of the training material and instructions, the training can be implemented either as a set of 7 modules or as individual modules according to the need and situation of each training group. 

The entire 7-module training should be spread over at least two training days, but different implementation methods are possible (for example 1-2 module once a week). It is also possible to utilize/use individual training modules, but in this case it is good to ensure that the participating people/group have the basics of the Recovery Orientation framework.