CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM UPDATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025-2026| COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
What is the preparation or determination stage of the transtheoretical
model? - Answer-When people mentally and emotionally prepare
themselves to change.
What is the action stage of the transtheoretical model? - Answer-When
people take concrete steps towards changing their behavior.
What is the role of the client in behavior change? - Answer-To supply
the ideas and internal resources to change.
What is the frequency of behavioral problems? - Answer-Frequent.
What is the rate of change in behavior? - Answer-Slow and varying.
Is knowledge sufficient to spur change? - Answer-No.
What is the tendency when it comes to holding others to unrealistic
standards? - Answer-It can leave patients and caregivers feeling
frustrated and worn out.
What is the importance of being patient in MI? - Answer-It
acknowledges the anxiety that comes with having limited time with
clients.
,What is the role of the client in advocating for a change in behavior? -
Answer-They should do so.
What is the role of behavioral science in making a behavior change? -
Answer-Helps in succeeding and improving life.
What is the behavioral change process? - Answer-A process to change
behavior.
Who is Isabella in the behavioral change process? - Answer-A beginner
who started walking.
What did Isabella's group leader do to help her? - Answer-Provided
motivational material.
What stage of behavioral change did Isabella enter after becoming
consistent? - Answer-Maintenance stage.
What is the importance of internal attitude changes in behavioral
change? - Answer-Leads to external behavioral changes.
What is the role of a certified peer expert? - Answer-To be there for
individuals in crisis.
,Why is it crucial to have a supportive working connection with a peer? -
Answer-Offers a special advantage in trying circumstances.
What is the significance of peer relationships? - Answer-Special and
crucial.
What can applying behavioral science lead to? - Answer-Successful
behavior change.
What are the challenges in each stage of the behavioral change process?
- Answer-New challenges.
What does a supportive network help in behavioral change? - Answer-
Building consistency.
What are Peer Delivered Services? - Answer-Assistance from people
with similar experiences/illnesses.
Who can serve as peer providers? - Answer-Former or present mental
health care consumers.
What is the role of a PSS? - Answer-To intervene in a crisis and provide
safety and support.
What are some interventions for peer-led self-help? - Answer-Talking
about personal experiences, giving advice, creating a recovery plan.
, What is a 'warm' line? - Answer-Mobile or telehealth support.
What are some services provided by peer providers within the mental
health system? - Answer-Case management and other conventional
mental health services.
Where can peer support programs be found? - Answer-In either a
standard mental health service or an organization outside the mental
health system.
What is the belief behind moving toward viewing crisis as an
opportunity for growth and connection? - Answer-The belief that
nobody or anything is safe. Count on risk and difficulty.
What is the basis of peer support? - Answer-Connections.
What does a trained peer expert put deliberate effort into? - Answer-The
connecting process.
What is demonstrated by attentive listening, empathy, and
introspection? - Answer-Understanding.
What is increased as a result of trust and safety? - Answer-Trust and
safety will help during heightened times of crisis.
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