Peer Support Specialist (Arkansas Exam Questions) & Answers 100% Solved

Recovery - ANSWER-a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential Hope - ANSWER-Belief that one has both the ability and opportunity to engage in the recovery process. Trauma - ANSWER-The event, experience, and effect of the event on the individual What is the ACE Study? - ANSWER-Adverse Childhood Experience (looks at the long term impact of certain adverse events) Some Elements of Trauma informed care are - ANSWER-Recognizes how common it is, from what's wrong to what happened, deals with impact of Trauma Why do drug addicts crave drugs so intensely? - ANSWER-Low Dopamine Why do addicts make such poor decisions? - ANSWER-Brain has been hijacked Can addicts Recover? - ANSWER-YES! Why do addicts seem to have little or no regard for the welfare of others? - ANSWER-Unable to experience empathy or sympathy In the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Supporters - 6 Focus groups have been conducted across the US and more than_____ people have responded to surveys? - ANSWER-800 Practice Standards have 3 Basic Components- - ANSWER-1. Practice Guidelines 2. Identification and description of core competencies 3. Ethical Guidelines or Code of Ethics (INAPS)- International Association of Peer Support Supporters/ What date was in renamed and what did it change from? - ANSWER-January 1, 2013- it was National Association of Peer Specialist or ( NAPS) Stress Response - ANSWER-When The body produces excess energy to help overcome perceived threats.( helps for flight or fight) 5 Basic Steps to Problem Solving - ANSWER-1. State the problem 2. Identify 3. Explore cost and benefits 4. Brainstorm 5. Actions