Peer Support Specialist Certification

Peer Support Specialist Certification What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - Answer ️️ -1.Person driven 2many pathways 3holistic 4peer support, 5relational 6culture 7address trauma, 8strengths/responsibility, 9 respect, 10Hope. Many correct answer on the exam start with what we do in our role such as: - Answer ️️ -Help Assist Encourage PSS never advice on less.... - Answer ️️ -it is to speak with the doctor PSS only educate on? - Answer ️️ -American with disability laws What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use disorders? - Answer ️️ -A process of changed through which in individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life and strive to reach their full potential. What are the stages of recovery? - Answer ️️ -Withdrawal early abstinence "honeymoon" protracted abstinence "the wall " adjustment, 120-180 days and resolution Through the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative, SAMHSA's has delineated what FOUR major dimensions that support a life in recovery? - Answer ️️ -1.Health 2. Home 3.Purpose 4. Community What is ambivalence? - Answer ️️ -The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something. The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing to sobriety . What does ADA stand for and what year was it passed? - Answer ️️ -Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 What is motivational interviewing? - Answer ️️ -a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - Answer ️️ -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective means of treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. What is the addictive process? - Answer ️️ -Introductory Phase Maintenance phase Disenchantment phase Disaster phase What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - Answer ️️ -Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm and substance use. What are recovery management skills? - Answer ️️ -Personal life skills after treatment:After treatment, individuals must learn to develop personal life skills, such as communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills. These skills are important for repairing past relationships, maintaining past relationships, and developing new relationships. What is a person centered service? - Answer ️️ -Peer suppo