Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Recovery as Relational Care: Integrating Policy, Education, and Community Resilience in Rural Appalachia. |
| Authors: |
Dance, Jon1 jondance76@vt.edu, Thompson, Josh2 jdt225@vt.edu |
| Source: |
Rural Educator. Fall2025, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p35-40. 6p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Policy sciences, *Learning, *Drug addiction, *Health promotion, Recovery movement, Social cohesion, Rural development, Integrated health care delivery |
| Geographic Terms: |
Appalachian Region |
| Abstract: |
Despite national media attention and significant policy investment, substance use epidemics continue to impact Central Appalachia. Inequities affecting rural communities and persistent stigma create significant barriers to wellbeing and recovery. Recovery, however, is more than a healthcare issue; it is a relational and community-rooted process that must involve education, policy, and care. In this article, we reframe deficit-oriented conceptions of recovery to highlight the vital role of relational care and community collaboration in promoting wellness in rural Appalachia. We offer the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) as a practical, evidence-informed strategy to foster emotional regulation, coregulation, and community resilience. We call for a shift in policy and educational practice that positions relational care as a central component of recovery, empowering rural schools to become hubs of healing and collective well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
