Peer Support Specialist
Certification Exam
, Peer Support Specialist Certification
Exam Q&A 100% Guaranteed Success
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - ✔✔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: -
✔✔Help
Assist
Encourage
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, PSS never advice on less.... - ✔✔it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - ✔✔American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or
substance use disorders? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
What is ambivalence? - ✔✔The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory
ideas about something.
The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing to sobriety .
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Certification Exam
, Peer Support Specialist Certification
Exam Q&A 100% Guaranteed Success
What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? - ✔✔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: -
✔✔Help
Assist
Encourage
1|Page
©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
, PSS never advice on less.... - ✔✔it is to speak with the doctor
PSS only educate on? - ✔✔American with disability laws
What is the working definition of Recovery from mental disorders, and/or
substance use disorders? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔1.Health
2. Home
3.Purpose
4. Community
What is ambivalence? - ✔✔The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory
ideas about something.
The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing to sobriety .
2|Page
©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
