CALMHSA Peer Support Certification Questions and Correct
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What are the stages of recovery?
Ans: Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance,
termination.
What does the proverb 'You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make It
Drink' mean?
Ans: You can provide an opportunity, but cannot force someone to take it.
What is the role of a PSS?
Ans: Support, resource, strength, empathy, and compassion.
What is the Trans-theoretical Model of Behavior Change?
Ans: Change is a process, interventions tailored to current stage are most effective.
What is MI?
Ans: Motivational Interviewing.
What is precontemplation?
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Ans: Not yet thinking about changing.
What is contemplation?
Ans: Recognizes potential for change but is conflicted and hesitant.
What is preparation/determination?
Ans: Devoted to transformation but debating what to do.
What is action?
Ans: Making changes but has not reached stability.
What is maintenance?
Ans: Has accomplished goals and is making effort to keep change.
What is relapse/recurrence?
Ans: A repetition of the issues will occur.
What is MI?
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Ans: Motivational Interviewing, a client-centered approach to behavior change.
What is the role of the PSS in MI?
Ans: To enable verbal exchange and help the client discover how to make a change.
Why is it important to ask clients why they want to make a change?
Ans: It's preferable to have the client advocate for a change in behavior.
What is the importance of listening in MI?
Ans: Listening well is at least as important as speaking.
What is the norm when it comes to behavior change?
Ans: Recurrence or relapse.
What is the perception of mental and behavioral health in the community?
Ans: There is an inherent stigma.
How can the transtheoretical model help improve your life?
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Ans: It can help you make a positive change.
What is the pre-contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model?
Ans: When people may want to change but haven't made a plan yet.
What is the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model?
Ans: When people begin to consider the pros and cons of making a change.
What is the preparation or determination stage of the transtheoretical model?
Ans: When people mentally and emotionally prepare themselves to change.
What is the action stage of the transtheoretical model?
Ans: When people take concrete steps towards changing their behavior.
What is the role of the client in behavior change?
Ans: To supply the ideas and internal resources to change.
What is the frequency of behavioral problems?
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