Peer Recovery Specialist Certification
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
SAMHSA specifies 4 major dimensions that support a life in recovery. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Health, home, purpose, & community
Health - CORRECT ANSWER - Managing ones disease(s) as well as living as well as
living in a physically & emotionally healthy way.
Home - CORRECT ANSWER - A stable & safe place to live.
Community - CORRECT ANSWER - Relationships & social networks that provide
support, friendship, love , and hope.
Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - Meaningful daily activities, such as job school
volunteerism, family care-taking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income and
resources that participate in society.
Guiding principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY EMERGES FROM
HOPE. The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and motivating message of a
better future. That people can and do overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and
obstacles that confront them.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS PERSON
DRIVEN. Recovery is self determined & self directed, with individuals defining their own life
goals and designing their own unique path to recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY OCCURS VIA
MANY PATHWAYS. Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals,
culture, and backgrounds that affect and determine their individual pathways to recovery.
, Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS HOLISTIC.
recovery encompasses an individuals whole life, including mind, body, spirit and community.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED
MY PEERS AMD ALLIES. Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including he sharing of
experiential knowledge and skills, plan an invaluable role in recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED
THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS. An important factor in the
recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who: believe in a persons ability to
recover, offer hope support and encouragement. Suggest strategies and resources for change.
Role model positive behaviors and attitudes.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS
CULTURALLY BASED AND INFLUENCED. Culture and cultural background in all of its
diverse representations- including values, traditions and beliefs-are keys in determining a persons
journey and unique pathway to recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS BASED ON
RESPECT. Community, systems, societal acceptance and appreciation for people affected by
mental health and substance abuse disorders-including protecting their rights and eliminating
discrimination- are crucial in achieving recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED
BY ADDRESSING TRAUMA. Services and supports should be trauma-informed to foster
safety (physical & emotional) and trust, as well as promote choice, empowerment and
collaboration.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY INVOLVES
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
These have strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
SAMHSA specifies 4 major dimensions that support a life in recovery. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Health, home, purpose, & community
Health - CORRECT ANSWER - Managing ones disease(s) as well as living as well as
living in a physically & emotionally healthy way.
Home - CORRECT ANSWER - A stable & safe place to live.
Community - CORRECT ANSWER - Relationships & social networks that provide
support, friendship, love , and hope.
Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - Meaningful daily activities, such as job school
volunteerism, family care-taking, or creative endeavors, and the independence, income and
resources that participate in society.
Guiding principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY EMERGES FROM
HOPE. The belief that recovery is possible provides the essential and motivating message of a
better future. That people can and do overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and
obstacles that confront them.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS PERSON
DRIVEN. Recovery is self determined & self directed, with individuals defining their own life
goals and designing their own unique path to recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY OCCURS VIA
MANY PATHWAYS. Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals,
culture, and backgrounds that affect and determine their individual pathways to recovery.
, Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS HOLISTIC.
recovery encompasses an individuals whole life, including mind, body, spirit and community.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED
MY PEERS AMD ALLIES. Mutual support and mutual aid groups, including he sharing of
experiential knowledge and skills, plan an invaluable role in recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED
THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS. An important factor in the
recovery process is the presence and involvement of people who: believe in a persons ability to
recover, offer hope support and encouragement. Suggest strategies and resources for change.
Role model positive behaviors and attitudes.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS
CULTURALLY BASED AND INFLUENCED. Culture and cultural background in all of its
diverse representations- including values, traditions and beliefs-are keys in determining a persons
journey and unique pathway to recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS BASED ON
RESPECT. Community, systems, societal acceptance and appreciation for people affected by
mental health and substance abuse disorders-including protecting their rights and eliminating
discrimination- are crucial in achieving recovery.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY IS SUPPORTED
BY ADDRESSING TRAUMA. Services and supports should be trauma-informed to foster
safety (physical & emotional) and trust, as well as promote choice, empowerment and
collaboration.
Guiding Principles of recovery - CORRECT ANSWER - RECOVERY INVOLVES
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
These have strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery.
