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Peer Support Specialist Certification – Q’s And A’s
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Peer Support Specialist Certification – Q’s And A’sWhat are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? Correct Ans -
1.Person driven
2many pathways
3holistic
4peer support,
5relational
6culture
7address trauma,
8strengths/responsibility,
9 respect,
10Hope.
Many correct answer on the exam start with what we do in our role such
as: Correct Ans - Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... Correct Ans - it is to speak with the
doctor
PSS only educate on? Correct Ans - American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or
substance use disorders? Correct Ans - A process of changed
through which in individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self
directed life and strive to reach their full potential.
What are the stages of recovery? Correct Ans - Withdrawal
early abstinence "honeymoon"
protracted abstinence "the wall "
adjustment, 120-180 days and resolution
Through the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative, SAMHSA's has
delineated what FOUR major dimensions that support a life in recovery?
Correct Ans - 1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
,4. Community
What is ambivalence? Correct Ans - The state of having mixed
feelings or contradictory ideas about something.
The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing to sobriety .
What does ADA stand for and what year was it passed? Correct Ans -
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing? Correct Ans - a client-centered,
directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring
and resolving ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? Correct Ans - Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce
symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and
anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective
means of treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health
disorders.
What is the addictive process? Correct Ans - Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? Correct Ans - Dialectical
behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with
efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence
suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders and suicidal
ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm and
substance use.
What are recovery management skills? Correct Ans - Personal life
skills after treatment:After treatment, individuals must learn to develop
personal life skills, such as communication, empathy, and interpersonal
skills. These skills are important for repairing past relationships,
maintaining past relationships, and developing new relationships.
, What is a person centered service? Correct Ans - Peer support
services are always directed by the person participating in services
A consumer is strongly faith, based and looking for relative support groups
how could the peer support specialist use this information to enhance their
recovery? Correct Ans - Explore local faith based support groups
that closely resemble the consumers values and beliefs
A consumer, who recently moved into a new room and board expressed
concerns of relapse due to the roommates, engaging in maladaptive coping
mechanisms the consumer fears that the urges may be too strong to resist
and risk their recovery. How can the peer support specialist support the
consumer? Correct Ans - Assist consumers in brainstorming
problem, solving solutions that could help them maintain their recovery
What is the core value from the NAP's guidelines that focused on
empowering a consumer skills, gifts and talents they can use to better their
own life? Correct Ans - Be strength-based
Sentence to remember the addictive process Correct Ans -
Introduce
Maria to
Disney
Disaster
What are the stages of recovery? Correct Ans - Withdrawal
early abstinence "honeymoon"
protracted abstinence "the wall "
adjustment, and resolution
A new consumer has fears of returning to the workforce due to past
negative employment experiences. How can the peer support specialist
support the consumer and combating the stigma Correct Ans -
Educated consumer to recognize injustices in the workplace and provide
advocacy skills building to facility change
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