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WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED PEER
COUNSELOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED
Name two large family organizations - correct answer_ Federation of
families for children's mental health. Family run executive director
leadership association.
mandatory reporter - correct answer_ a person mandated by law to
report abuse or neglect to the proper authorities
Duty to Warn/Duty to Protect - correct answer_ Exceptions to HIPPA
determined in the 1974 case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of
California that allows a therapist to not only warn someone of their
patients intentions to harm them, but to also protect them by calling
the authorities or taking whatever other steps necessary
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vulnerable adult - correct answer_ over 60 and unable to care for
themselves, incapacitated, developmental disability, living in a facility,
receiving certain assistance from agencies or providers
holistic health - correct answer_ emphasizes the well-being of every
aspect of what makes a person whole and complete. nutrition, sleep,
stress reduction, spirituality, emotional nurturing, social connections,
education, work or vocation, exercise, safe housing
How nutrition and exercise impact behavioral health - correct answer_
nutrition can impact whether a person is able to learn, work, how a
growing body develops, how aging body stays strong, affects your
mood, mental health, behavior. Exercise can improve health, mood,
and reduce anxiety.
3 health concerns common to peers - correct answer_ heart disease,
chronic pain, diabetes.
motivational interviewing - correct answer_ a collaborative, person-
centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change
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Stages of Change - correct answer_ precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance
WRAP - correct answer_ wellness recovery action plan. Promotes 5 key
concepts of recovery: hope, personal responsibility, education, self
advocacy, support.
WRAP sections - correct answer_ wellness toolbox, daily maintenance
plan, stressors and stressor action plan, early warning signs and action
plan, when things break down and action plan, crisis plan, post crisis
plan.
SAMHSA definition of recovery - correct answer_ Recovery is a process
of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness,
live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
SAMHSA's elements of recovery - correct answer_ Hope, person-driven,
many pathways, holistic, peer support, relational, culture, addresses
trauma, strengths/responsibility, respect
WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED PEER
COUNSELOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED
Name two large family organizations - correct answer_ Federation of
families for children's mental health. Family run executive director
leadership association.
mandatory reporter - correct answer_ a person mandated by law to
report abuse or neglect to the proper authorities
Duty to Warn/Duty to Protect - correct answer_ Exceptions to HIPPA
determined in the 1974 case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of
California that allows a therapist to not only warn someone of their
patients intentions to harm them, but to also protect them by calling
the authorities or taking whatever other steps necessary
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vulnerable adult - correct answer_ over 60 and unable to care for
themselves, incapacitated, developmental disability, living in a facility,
receiving certain assistance from agencies or providers
holistic health - correct answer_ emphasizes the well-being of every
aspect of what makes a person whole and complete. nutrition, sleep,
stress reduction, spirituality, emotional nurturing, social connections,
education, work or vocation, exercise, safe housing
How nutrition and exercise impact behavioral health - correct answer_
nutrition can impact whether a person is able to learn, work, how a
growing body develops, how aging body stays strong, affects your
mood, mental health, behavior. Exercise can improve health, mood,
and reduce anxiety.
3 health concerns common to peers - correct answer_ heart disease,
chronic pain, diabetes.
motivational interviewing - correct answer_ a collaborative, person-
centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change
, 3|Page
Stages of Change - correct answer_ precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance
WRAP - correct answer_ wellness recovery action plan. Promotes 5 key
concepts of recovery: hope, personal responsibility, education, self
advocacy, support.
WRAP sections - correct answer_ wellness toolbox, daily maintenance
plan, stressors and stressor action plan, early warning signs and action
plan, when things break down and action plan, crisis plan, post crisis
plan.
SAMHSA definition of recovery - correct answer_ Recovery is a process
of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness,
live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
SAMHSA's elements of recovery - correct answer_ Hope, person-driven,
many pathways, holistic, peer support, relational, culture, addresses
trauma, strengths/responsibility, respect
