PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2 UPDATED WITH ALL QUESTIONS FROM
PAST ACTUAL EXAMS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS -A+ GRADE
What is motivational interviewing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a client-centered, directive
method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving
ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-Be strength-based
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - CORRECT ANSWERS-American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use
disorders? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-
1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
EXAM 2 UPDATED WITH ALL QUESTIONS FROM
PAST ACTUAL EXAMS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS -A+ GRADE
What is motivational interviewing? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a client-centered, directive
method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving
ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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
ANSWERS-Be strength-based
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... - CORRECT ANSWERS-it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - CORRECT ANSWERS-American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use
disorders? - CORRECT ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-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 ANSWERS-
1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
