PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST ACTUAL EXAM LATEST
2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWER/ALREADY GRADED A++
Resiliency - ANSWER Resilience is the process and outcome of
successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially
through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to
external and internal demands (APA).
Wellness - ANSWER SAMHSA envisions wellness not as the absence of
disease, illness, and stress, but as the presence of a positive purpose in
life, satisfying work and play, joyful relationships, a healthy body and living
environment, and happiness, in accordance with Halbert Dunn's seminal
wellness concepts (DUNN,1961).
Trauma-informed Care - ANSWER Trauma-informed services do no harm
i.e. they do not re-traumatize or blame victims for their efforts to manage
their traumatic reactions, and they embrace a message of hope and
optimism that recovery is possible.
Psychiatrist - ANSWER A licensed physician who has successfully
completed a residency training program in psychiatry that has been
authorized by the American Medical Association's residency review
committee is referred to as a psychiatrist.
Clinical Psychologist - ANSWER Probably the most prevalent sort of
psychologist employed in mental health settings, with a focus on
diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Specialist - ANSWER A community-
based case manager to promote the recovery of the dual-diagnosed client
to create and pursue their own personal recovery objectives while providing
ongoing case management interventions to assist clients in achieving their
rehabilitation goals.
Psychiatric Menta Health Nurse Practitioner - ANSWER Despite not being
medical professionals, nurses do many of the same tasks as psychiatrists.
They concentrate their efforts on assisting patients with mental health
,problems, such as postpartum depression, anxiety, substance misuse,
mood disorders, and more.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor - ANSWER Enables those with addictions and
other substance use issues to receive counseling. State and agency
requirements for education and certification vary greatly, but most
counselors hold a license or certificate in addition to an associate's or
bachelor's degree.
Self-inventory - ANSWER This is where people use a survey of questions
to assess which traits, they believe apply to themselves.
Dry Drunk Syndrome - ANSWER Someone who's sober might still "act
drunk" or deal with the same issues that led them to quit drinking in the first
place.
Stages of Change model (Transtheoretical Model) - ANSWER A framework
that's often used in psychotherapy to understand how people make
changes to their behavior.
Precontemplation - ANSWER Not ready to change – period
BILY--BECAUSE I LOVE YOU - ANSWER For parents of children, teens
and adult children with behavioral issues—improves communication and
promotes structure and cooperation in families. No spiritual content.
CHADD - ANSWER Information, support and resources for children and
adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. No spiritual content.
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS - ANSWER 12-Step program
fellowship of couples who share their experience, strength, and hope to
solve common problems and help other recovering couples restore their
relationships. Has spiritual content.
PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - ANSWER Support,
advocacy and resource for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, questioning, intersex, two-spirit people and other LGBTQI+
people as well as their parents, families, friends and allies. No spiritual
content. Has many young members
,Debtors Anonymous - ANSWER A 12-step program that gives guidance on
how to get out of debt and take control of your finances
Underearners Anonymous - ANSWER A 12-step program founded in 2005
for men and women who have come together to overcome what they call
"underearning"1. Underearning is not just the inability to provide for oneself
monetarily, but also inability to provide for one's needs including future
needs and the inability to express one's capabilities and competencies.
Has spiritual content.
ToastMasters - ANSWER A paid fellowship which allows every participant
to practice public speaking, improve communication and build leadership
skills. No spiritual content
Wellness Recovery Action Plan - ANSWER Develop a WRAP to support
goals such as reducing debt, getting a job or starting an organization. No
spiritual content
A.R.T.S. Anonymous - ANSWER A 12-step program of artists who share
their experience, strength, and hope with each other to recover from their
common problem and help others surrender to their creativity.
DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - ANSWER Support
groups are offered through local chapters, often held at hospitals. No
spiritual content
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS - ANSWER 12-step group for anyone with
emotional or mental health issues. Some members have history of
psychiatric treatment. Has spiritual content
HEARING VOICES - ANSWER For anyone who hears voices, see visions,
etc. and wants support. Affiliated with Intervoice, an international
organization for voice hearers. No spiritual content
NAMI--NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS - ANSWER Family-
to-Family education on mental health and system navigation, and ongoing
Caring and Sharing support groups. No spiritual content
NEUROTICOS ANONIMOS - ANSWER 12-step approach for Spanish
speakers who suffer from any mental health issue. Most members are
, female, many of whom are coping with an alcoholic in their life. Has
spiritual content
DUAL DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS - ANSWER A 12-step program variant
that uses the principles created by Alcoholics Anonymous to help those
who suffer from the effects of dual diagnosis. Has spiritual content
DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS - ANSWER Dual Recovery Anonymous
(DRA) is an independent Twelve Step self-help membership organization
for people with a dual diagnosis of both a chemical dependency and an
emotional or psychiatric illness. Has spiritual content
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS/ DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES -
ANSWER A 12-step program of people who grew up in dysfunctional
homes. Based on belief that alcoholism and family dysfunction affected us
as children and continues to influence us as adults. Has spiritual content
(18-25)
ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE - ANSWER An international self-
help support group program designed specifically for adult survivors of
neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. The program aims to
support and assist survivors in moving on with their lives, regardless of
their financial situation. No spiritual context.
SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS - ANSWER A 12-step recovery
program for adult survivors of incest. They offer a range of peer-support
groups, including virtual, phone, and in-person - all free of cost. Has
spiritual context.
SNAP--SURVIVORS NETWORK OF THOSE ABUSED BY PRIESTS -
ANSWER self-explanatory. Has spiritual content.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS - ANSWER Bereavement support for the
death of a child, grandchild or sibling. 25% have lost someone to suicide.
No spiritual content.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - ANSWER A 12-step program and support
group supporting those who have a gambling addiction. Has spiritual
content.
2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWER/ALREADY GRADED A++
Resiliency - ANSWER Resilience is the process and outcome of
successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially
through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to
external and internal demands (APA).
Wellness - ANSWER SAMHSA envisions wellness not as the absence of
disease, illness, and stress, but as the presence of a positive purpose in
life, satisfying work and play, joyful relationships, a healthy body and living
environment, and happiness, in accordance with Halbert Dunn's seminal
wellness concepts (DUNN,1961).
Trauma-informed Care - ANSWER Trauma-informed services do no harm
i.e. they do not re-traumatize or blame victims for their efforts to manage
their traumatic reactions, and they embrace a message of hope and
optimism that recovery is possible.
Psychiatrist - ANSWER A licensed physician who has successfully
completed a residency training program in psychiatry that has been
authorized by the American Medical Association's residency review
committee is referred to as a psychiatrist.
Clinical Psychologist - ANSWER Probably the most prevalent sort of
psychologist employed in mental health settings, with a focus on
diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment Specialist - ANSWER A community-
based case manager to promote the recovery of the dual-diagnosed client
to create and pursue their own personal recovery objectives while providing
ongoing case management interventions to assist clients in achieving their
rehabilitation goals.
Psychiatric Menta Health Nurse Practitioner - ANSWER Despite not being
medical professionals, nurses do many of the same tasks as psychiatrists.
They concentrate their efforts on assisting patients with mental health
,problems, such as postpartum depression, anxiety, substance misuse,
mood disorders, and more.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor - ANSWER Enables those with addictions and
other substance use issues to receive counseling. State and agency
requirements for education and certification vary greatly, but most
counselors hold a license or certificate in addition to an associate's or
bachelor's degree.
Self-inventory - ANSWER This is where people use a survey of questions
to assess which traits, they believe apply to themselves.
Dry Drunk Syndrome - ANSWER Someone who's sober might still "act
drunk" or deal with the same issues that led them to quit drinking in the first
place.
Stages of Change model (Transtheoretical Model) - ANSWER A framework
that's often used in psychotherapy to understand how people make
changes to their behavior.
Precontemplation - ANSWER Not ready to change – period
BILY--BECAUSE I LOVE YOU - ANSWER For parents of children, teens
and adult children with behavioral issues—improves communication and
promotes structure and cooperation in families. No spiritual content.
CHADD - ANSWER Information, support and resources for children and
adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. No spiritual content.
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS - ANSWER 12-Step program
fellowship of couples who share their experience, strength, and hope to
solve common problems and help other recovering couples restore their
relationships. Has spiritual content.
PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - ANSWER Support,
advocacy and resource for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, questioning, intersex, two-spirit people and other LGBTQI+
people as well as their parents, families, friends and allies. No spiritual
content. Has many young members
,Debtors Anonymous - ANSWER A 12-step program that gives guidance on
how to get out of debt and take control of your finances
Underearners Anonymous - ANSWER A 12-step program founded in 2005
for men and women who have come together to overcome what they call
"underearning"1. Underearning is not just the inability to provide for oneself
monetarily, but also inability to provide for one's needs including future
needs and the inability to express one's capabilities and competencies.
Has spiritual content.
ToastMasters - ANSWER A paid fellowship which allows every participant
to practice public speaking, improve communication and build leadership
skills. No spiritual content
Wellness Recovery Action Plan - ANSWER Develop a WRAP to support
goals such as reducing debt, getting a job or starting an organization. No
spiritual content
A.R.T.S. Anonymous - ANSWER A 12-step program of artists who share
their experience, strength, and hope with each other to recover from their
common problem and help others surrender to their creativity.
DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE - ANSWER Support
groups are offered through local chapters, often held at hospitals. No
spiritual content
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS - ANSWER 12-step group for anyone with
emotional or mental health issues. Some members have history of
psychiatric treatment. Has spiritual content
HEARING VOICES - ANSWER For anyone who hears voices, see visions,
etc. and wants support. Affiliated with Intervoice, an international
organization for voice hearers. No spiritual content
NAMI--NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS - ANSWER Family-
to-Family education on mental health and system navigation, and ongoing
Caring and Sharing support groups. No spiritual content
NEUROTICOS ANONIMOS - ANSWER 12-step approach for Spanish
speakers who suffer from any mental health issue. Most members are
, female, many of whom are coping with an alcoholic in their life. Has
spiritual content
DUAL DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS - ANSWER A 12-step program variant
that uses the principles created by Alcoholics Anonymous to help those
who suffer from the effects of dual diagnosis. Has spiritual content
DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS - ANSWER Dual Recovery Anonymous
(DRA) is an independent Twelve Step self-help membership organization
for people with a dual diagnosis of both a chemical dependency and an
emotional or psychiatric illness. Has spiritual content
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS/ DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES -
ANSWER A 12-step program of people who grew up in dysfunctional
homes. Based on belief that alcoholism and family dysfunction affected us
as children and continues to influence us as adults. Has spiritual content
(18-25)
ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE - ANSWER An international self-
help support group program designed specifically for adult survivors of
neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. The program aims to
support and assist survivors in moving on with their lives, regardless of
their financial situation. No spiritual context.
SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS - ANSWER A 12-step recovery
program for adult survivors of incest. They offer a range of peer-support
groups, including virtual, phone, and in-person - all free of cost. Has
spiritual context.
SNAP--SURVIVORS NETWORK OF THOSE ABUSED BY PRIESTS -
ANSWER self-explanatory. Has spiritual content.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS - ANSWER Bereavement support for the
death of a child, grandchild or sibling. 25% have lost someone to suicide.
No spiritual content.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - ANSWER A 12-step program and support
group supporting those who have a gambling addiction. Has spiritual
content.
