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PEER SUPPORT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS1. What is meant by the term peer support? Correct Ans -
Emotional support that is provided by a peer support specialist to others
with
similar mental, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance
use disorders in order to
achieve a desired social or personal change.
2.What is the SAMHSA Working Definition of Recovery? Correct Ans -
A process of change through which individuals improve their health and
wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
3.What is the difference in a "Recovery Story" and an "illness story"?
Correct Ans - A recovery story tells of success of walking in ones
recovery.An illness story states that one is still in their illness
4.Why is telling a recovery story helpful to clients and staff? Correct
Ans - It helps clients know that they are not alone in this journey that
someone has been there too,it shows that treatment works and recoveryy
is possible.
5.Describe the 5 Stages of Recovery. Include the name of the stage; what is
going on with the person; the danger the person faces in each stage; and
the role of the services for each of the stages? Correct Ans -
1.Impact of illness
Hopelessness,not knowing how to get help,feeling alone. Isolating,giving
up,loneliness .......Give hope ,encourage
2. Life is limited
Lack of hope,helplessness,self loathing Harm to self remaining silent........
Help seek help,provide assistance
3. Change is possible
Hope ,desire to be out of pain Getting the wrong kind of help,not prepared
for change .......Help prepare for change ,brainstorm
4. Commitment to change Hope ,relief,setbacks ,desire to give up Letting a
setback cayuse one to give up,quitting ..........Lend help ,listen encourage.
5.Actions for change Some freedom ,some fulfillment ,desire to move on
Thinking they have recovered,Stopping to soon.......
Remind and encourage client to move forward,To keep going
, 6.What is meant by the statement - "The absence of negative messages is
more important in the creating a positive self-image than the presence of
positive messages." Correct Ans - Negative thinking is more
powerful than lots of positive thinking
7.What does the term "Behavioral Health" mean? Correct Ans - It is
the study of emotions,behavior,and biology.Relating to a person's well
being
8.What is one way to state the Ethic of Reciprocity? Correct Ans -
To treat people the way you would want to be treated.
9.You can change behavior by changing beliefs. What are the two ways to
change a person's beliefs? Correct Ans - 1.Finding new experiences
that changes one's perspective or mental filter.
2.Examining one's mental filter or lens and discover what information is
being
dismissed, then measure it against the information that one is wanting to
confirm.
10.What was the importance of Courtney Harding's longitudinal study of
people who had been deinstitutionalized in the 1960's? Correct Ans -
It was the first study that recovery was possible in the mental health field .
11.What does it mean for behavioral health system to embrace trauma-
informed care? Correct Ans - Being aware of and responsive to and
sensitive to all types of trauma when we interact and work with our
clients .
12.Which of the following describes "Treatment Services"? Correct Ans
- a.Purpose is to reduce emotional distress
c.Provides skills,resources,and supports
e.Focuses on rebuilding a positive self-image (or self-esteem)
f.Services include setting goals,teaching skills and coordinating resources
13.Which of the following describes "Open, Honest Questions "?
Correct Ans - c. You don't know the answer to and/or don't know the
right answer-
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