Episode 8: Recovery-Oriented Practice: Strengths-Based Approaches in Career Development

In this episode of From the Field, host Kathy McKee and career development practitioner Connie Corse revisit the enduring principles of Recovery-Oriented Practice (ROP) - a framework for inclusive and effective service delivery. Drawing from the Career Services Guide: Supporting People Affected by Mental Health Issues (by Neasa Martin & Kathy McKee, published by CERIC in partnership with NSCDA), they explore how practitioners can recognize strengths, reduce stigma, and empower clients to define their own paths to meaningful work. A practical and inspiring reflection on supporting recovery through career development - emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and the belief that employment is not the end of recovery, but a vital part of it.