Peer Support Specialist Certification
Exam Study Guide review Q&As
(Verified Answers)
What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use challenges? -
correct answer ✅Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of
care
A consumer has been spending the last few weeks joking around and not taking
group seriously. How would the Peer Support Specialist support the consumer? -
correct answer ✅Continue to stay focused on the consumer's recovery goals.
A consumer is frustrated because several different service providers are not
communicating well when it comes to their care. How can the Peer Support
Specialist support this consumer? - correct answer ✅Encourage the consumer to
request a team meeting so all staff can connect.
A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist that they have a lot of situational stress
that is not a result of their diagnosis. What action would the Peer Support
Specialist take in supporting the consumer? - correct answer ✅Assist the
consumer in developing a wellness plan to address their concerns.
A Peer Support Specialist is working with a consumer with severe mental illness
who has been in inpatient treatment for several months. Prior to a treatment
team meeting, the consumer says to the Peer Support Specialist, "I don't know
why I'm even going. They are just going to keep me here anyway." Which action
would the Peer Support Specialist take to encourage self-advocacy? - correct
answer ✅Model an effective action by sharing a time when the Peer Support
Specialist assertively communicated their own needs and desires.
, Peer Support Specialist Certification
Exam Study Guide review Q&As
(Verified Answers)
A consumer comes to you and says they were not hired at a job because of their
disability. What actions should the Peer Support Specialist take? - correct answer
✅Educate the consumer on State Disability Laws before speaking to the business.
A consumer expressed feeling overwhelmed with their probation officer's and
service providers' requirements. How can a Peer Support Specialist assist the
consumer with navigating the expectations? - correct answer ✅Help the
consumer arrange a meeting with both parties to discuss their viewpoint.
A consumer wants to use their experience with managing their mental illness to
help others. How can the Peer Support Specialist help the consumer to
accomplish this goal? - correct answer ✅Assist the consumer by providing
encouragement, direction, and support of their advocacy desires.
What action is a primary duty of a Peer Support Specialist in assisting a consumer
in the community? - correct answer ✅Helping a consumer access a local mental
health plan.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about
attending. They believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are
accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist. What action would the Peer
Support Specialist take? - correct answer ✅Participate in the activity as
requested by the consumer.
. What are two key components of a person-centered pre-crisis plan? - correct
answer ✅A wellness toolbox and list of known potential stressors.
Exam Study Guide review Q&As
(Verified Answers)
What is the goal of the harm reduction model for substance use challenges? -
correct answer ✅Decreased overdose risk and improved access to systems of
care
A consumer has been spending the last few weeks joking around and not taking
group seriously. How would the Peer Support Specialist support the consumer? -
correct answer ✅Continue to stay focused on the consumer's recovery goals.
A consumer is frustrated because several different service providers are not
communicating well when it comes to their care. How can the Peer Support
Specialist support this consumer? - correct answer ✅Encourage the consumer to
request a team meeting so all staff can connect.
A consumer tells a Peer Support Specialist that they have a lot of situational stress
that is not a result of their diagnosis. What action would the Peer Support
Specialist take in supporting the consumer? - correct answer ✅Assist the
consumer in developing a wellness plan to address their concerns.
A Peer Support Specialist is working with a consumer with severe mental illness
who has been in inpatient treatment for several months. Prior to a treatment
team meeting, the consumer says to the Peer Support Specialist, "I don't know
why I'm even going. They are just going to keep me here anyway." Which action
would the Peer Support Specialist take to encourage self-advocacy? - correct
answer ✅Model an effective action by sharing a time when the Peer Support
Specialist assertively communicated their own needs and desires.
, Peer Support Specialist Certification
Exam Study Guide review Q&As
(Verified Answers)
A consumer comes to you and says they were not hired at a job because of their
disability. What actions should the Peer Support Specialist take? - correct answer
✅Educate the consumer on State Disability Laws before speaking to the business.
A consumer expressed feeling overwhelmed with their probation officer's and
service providers' requirements. How can a Peer Support Specialist assist the
consumer with navigating the expectations? - correct answer ✅Help the
consumer arrange a meeting with both parties to discuss their viewpoint.
A consumer wants to use their experience with managing their mental illness to
help others. How can the Peer Support Specialist help the consumer to
accomplish this goal? - correct answer ✅Assist the consumer by providing
encouragement, direction, and support of their advocacy desires.
What action is a primary duty of a Peer Support Specialist in assisting a consumer
in the community? - correct answer ✅Helping a consumer access a local mental
health plan.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about
attending. They believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are
accompanied by their Peer Support Specialist. What action would the Peer
Support Specialist take? - correct answer ✅Participate in the activity as
requested by the consumer.
. What are two key components of a person-centered pre-crisis plan? - correct
answer ✅A wellness toolbox and list of known potential stressors.
