Florida Certification Board Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Exam 2024

Recovery Capital - Internal assets and external assets that help a person be successful in their recovery Internal Assets - Qualities, characteristics and skills possessed by the person in recovery. Part of recovery capital. External Assets - Resources outside of the individual. Part of recovery capital Personal Recovery Capital includes: - 1. Physical 2. Human Peer Advocacy - When a peer support specialist takes action on behalf of a client or population of clients Self-Advocacy - When a client or peer support specialist takes action on their own behalf Mentoring - Supporting and encouraging people to manage their own lives so that they can maximize their potential, develop their skills. It is a powerful relationship that fosters personal development and empowerment. Mentoring is a voluntary relationship based upon mutual trust and respect. Resilience - The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of adversity Sense of Purpose - A belief that life is important and has meaning Role playing is a technique that: - Can help boost confidence and encourage peers to stretch their comfort zones in relationship building The Baker Act governs the: - Treatment of mental health clients in Florida The Marchman Act governs the: - Treatment of substance abuse clients in Florida What are the Eight Dimensions of Wellness? - 1. Emotional 2. Financial 3. Social 4. Spiritual 5. Occupational 6. Physical 7. Intellectual 8. Environmental Culture - An integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thoughts, communications, languages, practices, beliefs, values, customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting and roles, relationships and expected behaviors of a racial, ethnic, religious or social group; and the ability to transmit the above to succeeding generations. Cultural Competence - The ability to respond appropriately to cultural differences A S.O.A.P. note includes: - S- Subjective O- Objective A- Assessment P- Plan What are the Ten Guiding Principles of Recovery? - 1. Emerges from hope 2. Person-driven 3. Occurs through many pathways 4. Holistic 5. Supported by peers and allies 6. Supported through relationships and social networks 7. Culturally based 8. Supported by addressing trauma 9. Involves the individual, family, and community 10. Based on respect What are some of the roles of Peer Specialists? - Provide support, encouragement, understanding, and a listening ear Refer for additional services and linking peer clients to services Provide information on wellness and whole health Help peers create goals and encourage shared decision making Serve as a mentor and role model in the recovery process Help peer clients learn self-advocacy skills and advocating on behalf of the peer Support peer's connection to the community and building relationships Provide education to increase practical living skills (personal/ self-care, community living, and social skills) Active Listening - The active intention to listen for meaning What does First Person Language do? - It creates a focus on personal experience in communication (the consistence use of "I" whenever possible). How long after ending services with a peer client do I need to wait before having sexual relations with him/her? What code of Ethics does this fall under? - 3. Sexual Misconduct: