Medi-CalPeer Support Specialist - Practice Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Correct | 2024-2025
What best describes a Peer Support Specialist? - ANSWER A person who has
personally experienced and is in recovery from mental health or substance use
issues, or who is the family member or parent of someone with mental health or
substance use issues, and has formal training to support others in recovery.
You REDUCE relationship rapport with someone you are supporting by: -
ANSWER Being unaware of your power
A benefit of sharing your recovery story is to: - ANSWER Support change, and
show recovery is possible
Someone tells a Peer Support Specialist that they have a lot of situational stress
that is not a result of their diagnosis. What action would the Peer Support
Specialist take in supporting the consumer? - ANSWER Assist the consumer in
developing a wellness plan to address their concerns.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about
attending. They believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are
accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist. What action would the Peer
Support Specialist take? - ANSWER Participate in the activity as requested by
the consumer, if it is part of Peer's job.
In optimal recovery planning... - ANSWER People discover and write down
their goals and dreams.
, A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist they want to make friends but does not
know how. What action would the Peer Support Specialist take to support the
consumer? - ANSWER Refer them to the self-help support groups which best
fit their needs.
How would a Family Peer Support Specialist begin to assist a family in identifying
informal supports to plan for wellness? - ANSWER Ask the family who they talk
to when they need help
What is a strategy for validating the experiences of parents? - ANSWER Actively
listen as the parents share their experience
How should the Family Peer Support Specialist connect parents to other parents
with similar concerns? - ANSWER Invite the parent to an educational event or
support group so they can meet other parents
An example of a recovery-oriented approach is... - ANSWER Focusing on
wellness, ability and choice
What are the basic five stages in the recovery process? - ANSWER Pre-
contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
What is helpful at the Pre-contemplation stage? - ANSWER Express caring,
concern and desire for the person to have their best life
What is helpful at the Action stage? - ANSWER Help them carry out their plan,
provide praise and reinforcement, and continue to be a source of moral support.
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