Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam Study
Questions and Answers 100% Correct | Updated 2024-
2025
Person-Centered - ANSWER A person-centered approach is where the person is
placed at the center of the service and treated as a
person first.
What are the OARS tools in Motivational Interviewing? - ANSWER O Open-
ended questions invite others to "tell their story" in their own words without
leading them in a specific direction (as opposed to questions that can be
answered yes
or no). Be cautious about asking too many questions as it can damage the peer
relationship.
A Affirmations are statements and gestures that recognize a person's strengths
and
acknowledge behaviors that lead in the direction of positive change, no matter
how
large or small.
R Reflections/ Reflective listening ensures that the person's words are interpreted
correctly and their inner wisdom is respected.
S Summaries are a type of reflective listening which helps to ensure that there is
clear
communication between the speaker and listener. Summaries can provide a
stepping
stone towards change.
Reflections/
, What is the tool "Elicit- Provide-Elicit" in Motivational Interviewing? - ANSWER
Elicit—Ask permission to give information or ask which information the person is
asking for.
● "Would it be all right if I tell you about a few self-help support groups that have
worked
for other people?'
● "Would you like to know about....?"
● "What would you like to know about....?"
What are whole health goals? - ANSWER Whole person health involves looking
at the whole person instead of looking at health as fragments of
diseases, symptoms and problems. It is shifting from only thinking about 'What is
the matter with you?'
to thinking about what matters to you.
What are the basic five stages in the recovery process? - ANSWER Pre-
Contemplation Not ready
Contemplation Getting ready
Preparation Ready
Action Making change
Maintenance Keeping up change
What is "recovery" according to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration
Questions and Answers 100% Correct | Updated 2024-
2025
Person-Centered - ANSWER A person-centered approach is where the person is
placed at the center of the service and treated as a
person first.
What are the OARS tools in Motivational Interviewing? - ANSWER O Open-
ended questions invite others to "tell their story" in their own words without
leading them in a specific direction (as opposed to questions that can be
answered yes
or no). Be cautious about asking too many questions as it can damage the peer
relationship.
A Affirmations are statements and gestures that recognize a person's strengths
and
acknowledge behaviors that lead in the direction of positive change, no matter
how
large or small.
R Reflections/ Reflective listening ensures that the person's words are interpreted
correctly and their inner wisdom is respected.
S Summaries are a type of reflective listening which helps to ensure that there is
clear
communication between the speaker and listener. Summaries can provide a
stepping
stone towards change.
Reflections/
, What is the tool "Elicit- Provide-Elicit" in Motivational Interviewing? - ANSWER
Elicit—Ask permission to give information or ask which information the person is
asking for.
● "Would it be all right if I tell you about a few self-help support groups that have
worked
for other people?'
● "Would you like to know about....?"
● "What would you like to know about....?"
What are whole health goals? - ANSWER Whole person health involves looking
at the whole person instead of looking at health as fragments of
diseases, symptoms and problems. It is shifting from only thinking about 'What is
the matter with you?'
to thinking about what matters to you.
What are the basic five stages in the recovery process? - ANSWER Pre-
Contemplation Not ready
Contemplation Getting ready
Preparation Ready
Action Making change
Maintenance Keeping up change
What is "recovery" according to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration
