PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
EXAM STUDY (LATEST ): 190+ QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A
Terms in this set (38)
Person-Centered A person-centered approach is where the person is placed
at the center of the service and treated as a person first.
O Open-ended questions
invite others to "tell their
story" in their own words
without leading them in a
specific direction (as
opposed to questions that
can be answered yes or no).
Be cautious about asking
too many questions as it can
damage the peer
relationship.
A Affirmations are
statements and gestures
that recognize a person's
strengths and
What are the OARS toolsacknowledge behaviors that lead in the direction of in
Motivationalpositive change, no matter how Interviewing?large or small.
R Reflections/ Reflective
listening ensures that the
person's words are
interpreted correctly and
their inner wisdom is respected. S Summaries are a type of
reflective listening which helps to ensure that there is clear
communication between the speaker and listener. Summaries
can provide a stepping stone towards change.
Reflections/
, What is the tool "Elicit- Elicit—Ask permission to give information or ask which information
Provide-Elicit" in the person is asking for.
Motivational Interviewing? ● "Would it be all right if I tell you about a few self-help support
groups that have worked for other people?'
● "Would you like to know about....?"
● "What would you like to know about....?"
What are whole health Whole person health involves looking at the whole
goals? person instead of looking at health as fragments of
diseases, symptoms and problems. It is shifting from only
thinking about 'What is the matter with you?' to thinking
about what matters to you.
What are the basic five Pre-Contemplation Not ready
stages in the recovery Contemplation Getting ready
process?
Preparation Ready
Action Making change
Maintenance Keeping up change
What is "recovery" according SAMHSA definition: "A process of change through which
to the individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-
directed life, and strive to reach their full potential." This
Substance Abuse Mental
definition does not describe recovery as an end state, but
Health Services rather as a process. Complete symptom remission is neither
Administration (SAMHSA)? a prerequisite of recovery nor a necessary outcome of the
process. Recovery can have many pathways that may include
professional clinical treatment; use of medications; support
from families and in schools; faith-based approaches; peer
support; and other approaches.
What are the four Health, home, purpose, and community
dimensions that support
recovery, according to
SAMHSA?
EXAM STUDY (LATEST ): 190+ QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A
Terms in this set (38)
Person-Centered A person-centered approach is where the person is placed
at the center of the service and treated as a person first.
O Open-ended questions
invite others to "tell their
story" in their own words
without leading them in a
specific direction (as
opposed to questions that
can be answered yes or no).
Be cautious about asking
too many questions as it can
damage the peer
relationship.
A Affirmations are
statements and gestures
that recognize a person's
strengths and
What are the OARS toolsacknowledge behaviors that lead in the direction of in
Motivationalpositive change, no matter how Interviewing?large or small.
R Reflections/ Reflective
listening ensures that the
person's words are
interpreted correctly and
their inner wisdom is respected. S Summaries are a type of
reflective listening which helps to ensure that there is clear
communication between the speaker and listener. Summaries
can provide a stepping stone towards change.
Reflections/
, What is the tool "Elicit- Elicit—Ask permission to give information or ask which information
Provide-Elicit" in the person is asking for.
Motivational Interviewing? ● "Would it be all right if I tell you about a few self-help support
groups that have worked for other people?'
● "Would you like to know about....?"
● "What would you like to know about....?"
What are whole health Whole person health involves looking at the whole
goals? person instead of looking at health as fragments of
diseases, symptoms and problems. It is shifting from only
thinking about 'What is the matter with you?' to thinking
about what matters to you.
What are the basic five Pre-Contemplation Not ready
stages in the recovery Contemplation Getting ready
process?
Preparation Ready
Action Making change
Maintenance Keeping up change
What is "recovery" according SAMHSA definition: "A process of change through which
to the individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-
directed life, and strive to reach their full potential." This
Substance Abuse Mental
definition does not describe recovery as an end state, but
Health Services rather as a process. Complete symptom remission is neither
Administration (SAMHSA)? a prerequisite of recovery nor a necessary outcome of the
process. Recovery can have many pathways that may include
professional clinical treatment; use of medications; support
from families and in schools; faith-based approaches; peer
support; and other approaches.
What are the four Health, home, purpose, and community
dimensions that support
recovery, according to
SAMHSA?
