CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE RESPONSES GRADED A+
◉ What are the exceptions to confidentiality? Answer: When a peer
is at risk of harming themselves or others — duty to protect and
duty to warn override confidentiality.
◉ What are some boundaries Peer Recovery Specialists must
maintain? Answer: *No gifts or services exchanged
*No flirting or dating
*Respect confidentiality outside work
*Never violate agency policy
*Don't act outside your role
◉ What are workplace expectations for Peer Recovery Specialists?
Answer: *Follow agency policies
*Be part of the care team
*Keep documentation up to date
*Stay in touch with your supervisor
*Engage in professional development
,◉ Why is self-care important for Peer Recovery Specialists? Answer:
*Prevents burnout
*Sets an example for peers
* Helps maintain emotional and physical wellness
◉ What are SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness? Answer: 1.
Emotional
2. Environmental
3. Financial
4. Intellectual
5. Occupational
6. Physical
7. Social
8. Spiritual
◉ What does "relapse" mean in the Stages of Change Model?
Answer: Returning to a previous behavior or stage — it's a normal
part of the cycle and can be a learning opportunity.
◉ What are the five stages of change in the behavior change model?
Answer: 1. Pre-contemplation
, 2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
◉ What are key benefits of a wellness plan? Answer: Personalized
guidance
Promotes hope and control
Improves communication
Provides daily structure
Supports achieving and maintaining wellness
◉ What does a typical wellness and recovery plan include? Answer:
Personal statement
Short- and long-term goals
Daily action steps
Toolbox of coping strategies
Triggers and support people
Crisis plan
◉ What is trauma-informed care? Answer: An approach that
recognizes and responds to the impact of trauma by prioritizing
safety, choice, trust, empowerment, and cultural relevance.
COMPLETE RESPONSES GRADED A+
◉ What are the exceptions to confidentiality? Answer: When a peer
is at risk of harming themselves or others — duty to protect and
duty to warn override confidentiality.
◉ What are some boundaries Peer Recovery Specialists must
maintain? Answer: *No gifts or services exchanged
*No flirting or dating
*Respect confidentiality outside work
*Never violate agency policy
*Don't act outside your role
◉ What are workplace expectations for Peer Recovery Specialists?
Answer: *Follow agency policies
*Be part of the care team
*Keep documentation up to date
*Stay in touch with your supervisor
*Engage in professional development
,◉ Why is self-care important for Peer Recovery Specialists? Answer:
*Prevents burnout
*Sets an example for peers
* Helps maintain emotional and physical wellness
◉ What are SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness? Answer: 1.
Emotional
2. Environmental
3. Financial
4. Intellectual
5. Occupational
6. Physical
7. Social
8. Spiritual
◉ What does "relapse" mean in the Stages of Change Model?
Answer: Returning to a previous behavior or stage — it's a normal
part of the cycle and can be a learning opportunity.
◉ What are the five stages of change in the behavior change model?
Answer: 1. Pre-contemplation
, 2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
◉ What are key benefits of a wellness plan? Answer: Personalized
guidance
Promotes hope and control
Improves communication
Provides daily structure
Supports achieving and maintaining wellness
◉ What does a typical wellness and recovery plan include? Answer:
Personal statement
Short- and long-term goals
Daily action steps
Toolbox of coping strategies
Triggers and support people
Crisis plan
◉ What is trauma-informed care? Answer: An approach that
recognizes and responds to the impact of trauma by prioritizing
safety, choice, trust, empowerment, and cultural relevance.
