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Terms in this set (106)
1.Person driven
2many pathways
3holistic
4peer support,
What are the 10 guiding 5relational
principles of recovery? 6culture
7address trauma,
8strengths/responsibility,
9 respect,
10Hope.
Many correct answer on Help
the exam start with what Assist
we do in our role such as: Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? American with disability laws
What is the working A process of changed through which in individuals
definition of Recovery improve their health and wellness, live a self directed
from mental disorders, life and strive to reach their full potential.
and/or substance use
disorders?
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Withdrawal
What are the stages of early abstinence "honeymoon"
recovery? protracted abstinence "the wall "
adjustment, 120-180 days and resolution
Through the Recovery 1.Health
Support Strategic 2. Home
Initiative, SAMHSA's has 3.Purpose
delineated what FOUR 4. Community
major dimensions that
support a life in recovery?
The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory
ideas about something.
What is ambivalence?
The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing
to sobriety .
What does ADA stand for Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
and what year was it
passed?
a client-centered, directive method for enhancing
What is motivational
intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and
interviewing?
resolving ambivalence
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social
intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various
mental health conditions, primarily depression and
What is cognitive
anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one
behavioral therapy CBT?
of the most effective means of treatment for
substance abuse and co-occurring mental health
disorders.
Introductory Phase
What is the addictive Maintenance phase
process? Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
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Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based
psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat
personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts.
What is dialectic
Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating
behavioral therapy DBT?
mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for
changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm and
substance use.
Personal life skills after treatment:After treatment,
individuals must learn to develop personal life skills,
What are recovery such as communication, empathy, and interpersonal
management skills? skills. These skills are important for repairing past
relationships, maintaining past relationships, and
developing new relationships.
What is a person centered Peer support services are always directed by the
service? person participating in services
A consumer is strongly Explore local faith based support groups that closely
faith, based and looking resemble the consumers values and beliefs
for relative support
groups how could the
peer support specialist
use this information to
enhance their recovery?
A consumer, who recently Assist consumers in brainstorming problem, solving
moved into a new room solutions that could help them maintain their recovery
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?
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Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam (2025
updated) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED
& ELABORATED) fully solved
Save
Terms in this set (106)
1.Person driven
2many pathways
3holistic
4peer support,
What are the 10 guiding 5relational
principles of recovery? 6culture
7address trauma,
8strengths/responsibility,
9 respect,
10Hope.
Many correct answer on Help
the exam start with what Assist
we do in our role such as: Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? American with disability laws
What is the working A process of changed through which in individuals
definition of Recovery improve their health and wellness, live a self directed
from mental disorders, life and strive to reach their full potential.
and/or substance use
disorders?
https://quizlet.com/1061582250/peer-support-specialist-certification-exam-2025-updated-questions-and-answers-detailed-elaborated-fully-solved-flas… 1/23
,7/22/25, 9:08 AM Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam (2025 updated) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) fully solve…
Withdrawal
What are the stages of early abstinence "honeymoon"
recovery? protracted abstinence "the wall "
adjustment, 120-180 days and resolution
Through the Recovery 1.Health
Support Strategic 2. Home
Initiative, SAMHSA's has 3.Purpose
delineated what FOUR 4. Community
major dimensions that
support a life in recovery?
The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory
ideas about something.
What is ambivalence?
The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing
to sobriety .
What does ADA stand for Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
and what year was it
passed?
a client-centered, directive method for enhancing
What is motivational
intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and
interviewing?
resolving ambivalence
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social
intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various
mental health conditions, primarily depression and
What is cognitive
anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one
behavioral therapy CBT?
of the most effective means of treatment for
substance abuse and co-occurring mental health
disorders.
Introductory Phase
What is the addictive Maintenance phase
process? Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
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Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based
psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat
personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts.
What is dialectic
Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating
behavioral therapy DBT?
mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for
changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm and
substance use.
Personal life skills after treatment:After treatment,
individuals must learn to develop personal life skills,
What are recovery such as communication, empathy, and interpersonal
management skills? skills. These skills are important for repairing past
relationships, maintaining past relationships, and
developing new relationships.
What is a person centered Peer support services are always directed by the
service? person participating in services
A consumer is strongly Explore local faith based support groups that closely
faith, based and looking resemble the consumers values and beliefs
for relative support
groups how could the
peer support specialist
use this information to
enhance their recovery?
A consumer, who recently Assist consumers in brainstorming problem, solving
moved into a new room solutions that could help them maintain their recovery
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?
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