Comments by Alishia Dauterive

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  • Hi Bradford,

    I was trained in IPS the first two years of working at the respite house, and I agree, it’s an essential way to connect with individuals rather than label, discard, and stigmatize them. It allows us to connect on a human level, engage in two-way conversations, and find common ground. I feel that if we are able to get social service workers to realize they aren’t much different from the people they “service,” then we’ll have made real progress. Until that time, we’re trapped within this hierarchy that’s imbedded in the system. Also, thank you for reading and commenting about IPS, I appreciate your view.

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  • Well, I do know change comes slowly and from purposeful movement. Of course we could abolish the system completely, have nothing to replace it that benefits or encourages wellness, and then we’re just kind of negating the chance at any form of healing process. I don’t disagree that the system is corrupt and perpetuates criminal action (I’ve met many families, mothers, siblings who have had their adult child killed in psychiatric hospitals because of gross and intentional misuse of medication) but I also believe that humans are social, creative, and spiritually connected people who, at some level, crave the need to be heard and be seen. I see nothing wrong with a system that perpetuates that. The problem is we’re not even close with what’s in place now.

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  • And that’s where the trouble comes in. We need some serious, systematic change and a lot of people (that’s an understatement) speaking up to both overthrow and overcome the system today. Maybe one day we will reach that point. All we can do is stay true to ourselves and keep pushing. I appreciate your comment and thank you so much for reading.

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  • You make wonderful points! You are so right, connection is delicate, and yet life is all about connection, real connection, and when that breaks, the relationship, friendship, whatever, also breaks. Thank you for taking the time to read and receive my words, and I really appreciate your comment.

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