Peer Support Specialist Certification
EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - Answer- 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: - Answer-
Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... - Answer- it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - Answer- American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use
disorders? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
What is ambivalence? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing? - Answer- a client-centered, directive method for
enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer-
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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Be
strength-based
EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - Answer- 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: - Answer-
Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... - Answer- it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - Answer- American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use
disorders? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
What is ambivalence? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing? - Answer- a client-centered, directive method for
enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer-
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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- Be
strength-based
