peer support Exam Questions And Answers

peer support Exam Questions And Answers 1. What is meant by the term peer support? - ANS Emotional support that is provided by a peer support specialist to others with similar mental, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in order to achieve a desired social or personal change. 2.What is the SAMHSA Working Definition of Recovery? - ANS A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. 3.What is the difference in a "Recovery Story" and an "illness story"? - ANS A recovery story tells of success of walking in ones recovery.An illness story states that one is still in their illness 4.Why is telling a recovery story helpful to clients and staff? - ANS It helps clients know that they are not alone in this journey that someone has been there too,it shows that treatment works and recoveryy is possible. 5.Describe the 5 Stages of Recovery. Include the name of the stage; what is going on with the person; the danger the person faces in each stage; and the role of the services for each of the stages? - ANS 1.Impact of illness Hopelessness,not knowing how to get help,feeling alone. Isolating,giving up,loneliness .......Give hope ,encourage 2. Life is limited Lack of hope,helplessness,self loathing Harm to self remaining silent........ Help seek help,provide assistance 3. Change is possible Hope ,desire to be out of pain Getting the wrong kind of help,not prepared for change .......Help prepare for change ,brainstorm 4. Commitment to change Hope ,relief,setbacks ,desire to give up Letting a setback cause one to give up,quitting ..........Lend help ,listen encourage. 5.Actions for change Some freedom ,some fulfillment ,desire to move on Thinking they have recovered,Stopping too soon....... Remind and encourage client to move forward,To keep going 6.What is meant by the statement - "The absence of negative messages is more important in creating a positive self-image than the presence of positive messages." - ANS Negative thinking is more powerful than lots of positive thinking 7.What does the term "Behavioral Health" mean? - ANS It is the study of emotions,behavior,and biology.Relating to a person's well being 8.What is one way to state the Ethic of Reciprocity? - ANS To treat people the way you would want to be treated. 9.You can change behavior by changing beliefs. What are the two ways to change a person's beliefs? - ANS 1.Finding new experiences that changes one's perspective or mental filter. 2.Examining one's mental filter or lens and discover what information is being dismissed, then measure it against the information that one is wanting to confirm. 10.What was the importance of Courtney Harding's longitudinal study of people who had been deinstitutionalized in the 1960's? - ANS It was the first study that recovery was possible in the mental health field . 11.What does it mean for behavioral health system to embrace trauma-informed care? - ANS Being aware of and responsive to and sensitive to all types of trauma when we interact and work with our clients . 12.Which of the following describes "Treatment Services"? - ANS a.Purpose is to reduce emotional distress c.Provides skills,resources,and supports e.Focuses on rebuilding a positive self-image (or self-esteem) f.Services include setting goals,teaching skills and coordinating resources 13.Which of the following describes "Open, Honest Questions "? - ANS c. You don't know the answer to and/or don't know the right answer- d.Ask ,who,what ,when,where ,and h