PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDY (LATEST ): 190+ QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADA+
1. What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery?:
1.Person driven 2many pathways
3holistic
4peer
support,
5relational
6culture
7address
trauma,
8strengths/responsib
ility, 9 respect,
10Hope.
2. Many correct answer on the exam start with what we do in
our role such as:: Help
Assist
Encourage
3. PSS never advice on less....: it is to speak with the doctor
4. PSS only educate on?: American with disability laws
,5. What is the working definition of Recovery from mental
disorders, and/or substance use disorders?: A process of changed through
which in individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life and
strive to reach their full potential.
6. What are the stages of recovery?:
Withdrawal early abstinence "honeymoon"
Protracted abstinence "the wall "
adjustment, 120-180 days and
resolution
7. Through the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative,
SAMHSA's has delineated what FOUR major dimensions that
support a life in recovery?: 1.Health
2. Home
3. Purpose
4. Community
8. What is ambivalence?: The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
about something. The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing to sobriety .
, 9. Whatdoes ADA stand for and what year was it passed?: Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing?: a client-centered, directive method for
10.
enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
11.What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT?: Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various
mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral
therapy is one of the most ettective means of treatment for substance abuse and
Co-occurring mental health disorders.
What is the addictive process?:
12.
Introductory Phase Maintenance phase
Disenchantment
phase Disaster
phase
13.What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT?: Dialectical behavior therapy
is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with ettorts to treat personality disorders
and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood
disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm
and substance use.
STUDY (LATEST ): 190+ QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADA+
1. What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery?:
1.Person driven 2many pathways
3holistic
4peer
support,
5relational
6culture
7address
trauma,
8strengths/responsib
ility, 9 respect,
10Hope.
2. Many correct answer on the exam start with what we do in
our role such as:: Help
Assist
Encourage
3. PSS never advice on less....: it is to speak with the doctor
4. PSS only educate on?: American with disability laws
,5. What is the working definition of Recovery from mental
disorders, and/or substance use disorders?: A process of changed through
which in individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life and
strive to reach their full potential.
6. What are the stages of recovery?:
Withdrawal early abstinence "honeymoon"
Protracted abstinence "the wall "
adjustment, 120-180 days and
resolution
7. Through the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative,
SAMHSA's has delineated what FOUR major dimensions that
support a life in recovery?: 1.Health
2. Home
3. Purpose
4. Community
8. What is ambivalence?: The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
about something. The uncertainty and hesitation about fully committing to sobriety .
, 9. Whatdoes ADA stand for and what year was it passed?: Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990
What is motivational interviewing?: a client-centered, directive method for
10.
enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
11.What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT?: Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various
mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral
therapy is one of the most ettective means of treatment for substance abuse and
Co-occurring mental health disorders.
What is the addictive process?:
12.
Introductory Phase Maintenance phase
Disenchantment
phase Disaster
phase
13.What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT?: Dialectical behavior therapy
is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with ettorts to treat personality disorders
and interpersonal conflicts. Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood
disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns such as self-harm
and substance use.
