This guide is designed to help you understand the self-referral process, clarify what “recovery” means in our context, and explain how joint sessions work if you wish to include support for your children.

1. Considering Self-Referral and Understanding Recovery

• What is Recovery?
  Recovery is not a single event but a gradual, personal journey towards healing. It involves regaining your strength, rebuilding your sense of self, and finding new ways to face life with confidence. In our programme, recovery means nurturing your emotional, mental, and physical well-being within a supportive network.
• Deciding to Self-Refer:
  Choosing to self-refer is a brave and important step. We encourage you to reflect on your current needs and consider how our recovery sessions can provide you with the space, guidance, and resources required to heal.

2. Personal Support and Joint Sessions

• Individual and Joint Sessions:
  We understand that recovery can be a shared journey with your children. If you feel that your children could also benefit from support as part of the recovery process, joint sessions are available. These sessions are designed to help your family heal together, fostering better communication and understanding whilst empowering each member of your household.
• Importance of Joint Sessions:
  Attending joint sessions means that you and your children will have the opportunity to work through challenges together under the guidance of experienced professionals. It allows you to address family dynamics, build resilience, and support one another on the path to recovery.

3. Steps for Self-Referral

Use the following checklist as your guide to ensure you have covered all necessary steps before and during your self-referral:

Review the Information

• Read through all the provided information on our recovery programme, ensuring you understand what recovery involves.

• Guidance: If you are unsure about any aspect of recovery, please note down questions to discuss during your initial consultation.

Complete the Self-Referral Form

• Fill in the self-referral form with your personal details.
• Clearly indicate if you would like to include joint sessions for your children as part of your recovery process.

• Guidance: Take your time with the form ensuring every detail is correct helps us tailor our support to your unique situation.

Provide Supporting Details

• Offer a brief background about your current situation and what you hope to achieve through our recovery programme.

• Guidance: This background helps our team understand your needs and arrange the most suitable support.

Review and Confirm

• Verify your contact details and any notes on your support preferences.

• Guidance: Accurate information is essential so that we can follow up and provide the best possible assistance.

Submit the Form and Await Contact

• Once your form is complete, submit it as instructed.

• Guidance: Our self-referral support coordinator will be in touch to complete your registration and to start the process of your initial consultation to discuss your journey forward.

4. Final Guidance and Support Contacts

• If You Have Questions:
  Should any part of this process feel unclear or if you need more information about what recovery means, please do not hesitate to speak with our support team. We are here to ensure that your transition to recovery is as smooth and confident as possible.
• Support Contacts:
  

Self-Referral Support Coordinator: Samantha Francis - teammannager@honourthywomangroup.org
(For general queries regarding self-referral and process details.)

Programme Enquiries: info@honourthywomangroup.org or 07506 799412
(For further information about the recovery programme.)

Remember, taking this step shows great courage, and we are here every step of the way. Your well-being and that of your children are paramount, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey towards recovery.