Massachusetts Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
Exam| Questions and Answers Verified 100%
Correct
What does RICH stand for in terms of relationships? - ✔✔Respect
Information
Connection
Hope
What are the three core competencies? - ✔✔peer support, in but not of the system, change
agent
Identify 3 things mentioned in the core competencies module that people might be recovering
from? - ✔✔feeling diseased, disempowered, dysfunctional
What does it mean to be in but not of the system? - ✔✔indicates that although a CPS is a
part of the greater Mental Health system in some respects, we are not bound to the same
disempowering actions or beliefs, such as being non-trauma informed
What does mutuality mean? - ✔✔mutuality in peer support indicates that support is being
both offered and gained by each member within the relationship, and that no one is the fixer or
helper or the broken one
What are the four tasks of IPS? - ✔✔Connection, worldview, mutuality, moving toward
What are the four parts of Connection within IPS? - ✔✔Doing with
Being with
Sharing with
Listening to
,People in recovery from substances may prefer to be referred to as ________ as it legitimizes
their use as something that requires treatment - ✔✔patient
What are the four points of SMART Recovery? - ✔✔1. Building and maintaining motivation
2. coping with urges
3. managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
4. living a balanced life
DISMARM is a tool used in ________ recovery - ✔✔SMART
__________ ______________ is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing
negative consequences associated with drug use. - ✔✔harm reduction
_________ ___________ is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect
for, the rights of those who use drugs - ✔✔harm reduction
Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the
rights of those who ________ __________ - ✔✔use substances
When it comes to learning about someone's world-view, a CPS should learn about their
_________, learn about our own _________, and ask _________. - ✔✔culture, lens,
questions
What are the four points of listening skills? - ✔✔1. reflection & connection
2. listen & validate
3. Clarify what a person means
4. show understanding
, True or false: There are meany reasons as to why people say things such as "I feel suicidal" that
may not actually mean that they are intending to take their own life - ✔✔true
True or false: "Do you have a plan" is a good follow-up question for someone who says that
they are feeling suicidal - ✔✔false
True of false: asking a lot of questions can make someone feel assessed, overwhelmed,
interrogated, like they have lost control of the conversation, etc. - ✔✔true
We look to the _______________ to:
1.) define acceptable behaviors
2.) promote high standards of practice
3.) provide a benchmark for CPSs to use for self-evaluation
4.) establish a framework for professional behavior and responsibility
5.) To help build occupational identity - ✔✔CPS code of ethics
We look to the CPS Code of Ethics to:
1.) define acceptable _____________
2.) promote high standards of practice
3.) provide a benchmark for CPSs to use for ______-____________
4.) establish a framework for professional behavior and responsibility
5.) To help build occupational identity - ✔✔behaviors, self-evaluation
How many ethics exists within the CPS Code of ethics? - ✔✔14
Summarize the CPS code of ethics:
1.) Self-________
2.) ______-conduct
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Examsplug. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.