Peer Recovery Specialist Certification questions and answers
(Recovery coaching) 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Health, home, purpose, & community
- correct answer SAMHSA specifies 4 major dimensions that support a life in recovery.
Managing ones disease(s) as well as living as well as living in a physically & emotionally healthy way.
- correct answer Health
A stable & safe place to live.
- correct answer Home
Relationships & social networks that provide support, friendship, love , and hope.
- correct answer Community
Meaningful daily activities, such as job school volunteerism, family care-taking, or creative endeavors,
and the independence, income and resources that participate in society.
- correct answer Purpose
RECOVERY EMERGES FROM HOPE. The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and
motivating message of a better future. That people can and do overcome the internal and external
challenges, barriers, and obstacles that confront them.
- correct answer Guiding principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS PERSON DRIVEN. Recovery is self determined & self directed, with individuals defining
their own life goals and designing their own unique path to recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY OCCURS VIA MANY PATHWAYS. Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths,
preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds that affect and determine their individual pathways to
, recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS HOLISTIC. recovery encompasses an individuals whole life, including mind, body, spirit and
community.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED MY PEERS AMD ALLIES. Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including he
sharing of experiential knowledge and skills, plan an invaluable role in recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS. An important factor in
the recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who: believe in a persons ability to
recover, offer hope support and encouragement. Suggest strategies and resources for change. Role
model positive behaviors and attitudes.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS CULTURALLY BASED AND INFLUENCED. Culture and cultural background in all of its diverse
representations- including values, traditions and beliefs-are keys in determining a persons journey and
unique pathway to recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS BASED ON RESPECT. Community, systems, societal acceptance and appreciation for people
affected by mental health and substance abuse disorders-including protecting their rights and
eliminating discrimination- are crucial in achieving recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED BY ADDRESSING TRAUMA. Services and supports should be trauma-informed
to foster safety (physical & emotional) and trust, as well as promote choice, empowerment and
collaboration.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY INVOLVES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
These have strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
(Recovery coaching) 2026\2027 A+ Grade
Health, home, purpose, & community
- correct answer SAMHSA specifies 4 major dimensions that support a life in recovery.
Managing ones disease(s) as well as living as well as living in a physically & emotionally healthy way.
- correct answer Health
A stable & safe place to live.
- correct answer Home
Relationships & social networks that provide support, friendship, love , and hope.
- correct answer Community
Meaningful daily activities, such as job school volunteerism, family care-taking, or creative endeavors,
and the independence, income and resources that participate in society.
- correct answer Purpose
RECOVERY EMERGES FROM HOPE. The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and
motivating message of a better future. That people can and do overcome the internal and external
challenges, barriers, and obstacles that confront them.
- correct answer Guiding principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS PERSON DRIVEN. Recovery is self determined & self directed, with individuals defining
their own life goals and designing their own unique path to recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY OCCURS VIA MANY PATHWAYS. Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths,
preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds that affect and determine their individual pathways to
, recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS HOLISTIC. recovery encompasses an individuals whole life, including mind, body, spirit and
community.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED MY PEERS AMD ALLIES. Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including he
sharing of experiential knowledge and skills, plan an invaluable role in recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS. An important factor in
the recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who: believe in a persons ability to
recover, offer hope support and encouragement. Suggest strategies and resources for change. Role
model positive behaviors and attitudes.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS CULTURALLY BASED AND INFLUENCED. Culture and cultural background in all of its diverse
representations- including values, traditions and beliefs-are keys in determining a persons journey and
unique pathway to recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS BASED ON RESPECT. Community, systems, societal acceptance and appreciation for people
affected by mental health and substance abuse disorders-including protecting their rights and
eliminating discrimination- are crucial in achieving recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED BY ADDRESSING TRAUMA. Services and supports should be trauma-informed
to foster safety (physical & emotional) and trust, as well as promote choice, empowerment and
collaboration.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
RECOVERY INVOLVES INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
These have strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery.
- correct answer Guiding Principles of recovery
