2024 PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION 2024
|GUARANTEED PASS. (ACTUAL EXAM)
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - ANSWER1.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: -
ANSWERHelp
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... - ANSWERit is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - ANSWERAmerican with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use
disorders? - ANSWERA 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? - ANSWERWithdrawal
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? - ANSWER1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
What is ambivalence? - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWERAmericans with
Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing? - ANSWERa client-centered, directive method for
enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - ANSWERCognitive 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? - ANSWERIntroductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - ANSWERDialectical 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? - ANSWERPersonal 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? - ANSWERPeer support services are always
directed by the person participating in services
EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION 2024
|GUARANTEED PASS. (ACTUAL EXAM)
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - ANSWER1.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: -
ANSWERHelp
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... - ANSWERit is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - ANSWERAmerican with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or substance use
disorders? - ANSWERA 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? - ANSWERWithdrawal
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? - ANSWER1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
What is ambivalence? - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWERAmericans with
Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing? - ANSWERa client-centered, directive method for
enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? - ANSWERCognitive 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? - ANSWERIntroductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? - ANSWERDialectical 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? - ANSWERPersonal 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? - ANSWERPeer support services are always
directed by the person participating in services
