Peer support specialist ,1st Edition ,tests and solutions 2025, 300 and above questions and answers ,,,Exam code3457

Supporting recovery - answer-is what the community and system does. co-occurring disorder - answer-a mental health and an addiction diagnosis peer specialists - answer-should have a good understanding of the impact of trauma in recovery Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC) - answer-ADHS/ DBHS contracts with the RBHA throughout the state Arnold v. Sarn - answer-A class action suit was filed in 1981 against the state of Arizona alleging that the state and the county did not provide a comprehensive Mental Health system. dual relationship - answer-relationships in which a service provider has both a paid helping relationship with another individual and another kind of relationship as well. advocacy - answer-the act of speaking to and for another person or oneself. empathy - answer-the ability to understand, perceive and feel another persons feelings. sympathy - answer-to feel pity or sorrow unconditional positive regard - answer-acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does. person first language - answer-emphasizing the person rather than their symptoms. individual advocacy - answer-when one person who speaks on behalf of another person. self advocacy - answer-when one person communicates their needs or desires to others. system advocacy - answer-about changing rules, policies or laws that influences how people live their lives. stigma - answer-when someone judges you based on a single personal trait. facilitating recovery - answer-is what the behavioral health professionals do. recovery - answer-is what the consumer does hallucinations - answer-auditory or visual perceptions involve other senses: feel, taste or smell, manageable with coping strategies. delusions - answer-beliefs that are firmly held despite contradictory evidence. negative symptoms - answer-the person has a lack of interest or pleasure active listening - answer-limit distractions to allow for focus on the speaker. stressor - answer-anything that makes one uncomfortable role model - answer-acting as an example cultural competence - answer-attaining knowledge, skills, and attitude to provide effective care to diverse populations. strength based approach - answer-using a strength as a source to assist a person to move toward their own recovery. break confidentiality - answer-the life of a member or another is at risk. teachable moments - answer-can occur when the member can't move forward in solving a problem or is stuck in a situation and doesn't know what to do. an effective way to bring about positive change within organization the PSS works in is to... - answer-share your story with co workers as well as clients. during a staff meeting, you might hear a staff member refer to a member as "crazy" and then laughs about it. should you do anything, and what? - answer-respectfully challenge the comment and use as a teachable moment. emotional intelligence - answer-thee ability to recognize your own and other's emotional states, influencing others by engaging them in a positive way, building upon personal strengths and self confidence. build trust - answer-placing confidence in another person. doing what we say we will do, taking action on what we say we will motivational interviewing - answer-collaborative and goal oriented and are not Counseling or Psychotherapy. A service recipient does not feel like her psych doctor is listening to her concerns. What can you offer to do to help? - answer-accompany the member to her next psych appt and assist them to advocate for themselves. practices that develop spirituality - answer-meditation, prayer, contemplation/ reflection sense of community - answer-gives a sense of belonging assertiveness - answer-the ability to directly communicate one's needs, wants, and opinions. ACE - answer-Autonomy collaboration, and evocation shared emotional connection - answer-sharing a bond, similar history, shared experience difficulty of concentration - answer-minimize distraction, summarize what you have heard, break tasks into manageable parts, taking frequent breaks. behavioral - answer-an action or reaction to the environment or to internal thoughts and emotions. cognitive problems - answer-concentration and attention What are the three main categories of symptoms related to mental health diagnoses? - answer-cognitive, affective, behavioral Affective problems - answer-problems that are assocaited with mood and feelings include anxiety, depression, anger, and sleeping difficulties. Positive symptoms - answer-are attributes that only presented after the onset of the mental illness. include; delusions, hallucinations thought disorders and movement disorders. Alcohol withdrawal - answer-occurs when prolonged and heavy consumption of the substance is either significantly reduced or stopped suddenly. What are 2 common problems related to substance abuse? - answer-health and safety 3 traumatic events that can cause trauma - answer-emotional physical or sexual abuse in childhood, experiencing or witnessing violent crime, a situation where one person misuses power over another. Regarding trauma what is the most important message you can tell a person? - answer-Healing is possible learned helplessness - answer-someone who was exposed to experiences for a long periods of time Acute episode - answer-When symptoms are more severe and troubling mutual support group - answer-a group of individuals with a common experience symptoms of alcohol withdraws - answer-hand tremor elevated heart rate, psychomotor agitation, key to problem solving - answer-viewing the problem objectively individual Service Plan (ISP) - answer-goals and objectives individual strengths which contribute to individual success service plans - answer-document service and supports that will be provided to the individual The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) - answer-formed to help eliminate health care discrepancies Boundary violation happens when a person - answer-develops a social relationship with the member after service, accepts gifts from an individual receiving services, and has dual relationship with a member Promoting empowerment - answer-Strengthening informal and social networks and support systems. Americans Disability Act - answer-Prohibits discrimination against an individual with a disability When can disclosure occur - answer-before or during the hiring process after a job offer, but before starting a job and anytime after the beginning of the job What are 3 components of problem solving? - answer-Defining the problem, exploring alternative solutions, making plans to change Professional team member - answer-Maintain confidential information received in verbal communication with staff, through disclosure, and documentation Empowerment - answer-central to recovery and resilience