Peer support Questions and Answers Already Passed

Peer support Questions and Answers Already Passed 1. What is meant by the term peer support? Emotional support that is provided by a peer support specialist to others with similar mental, substance use, or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in order to achieve a desired social or personal change. 2.What is the SAMHSA Working Definition of Recovery? A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. 3.What is the difference in a "Recovery Story" and an "illness story"? A recovery story tells of success of walking in ones recovery.An illness story states that one is still in their illness 4.Why is telling a recovery story helpful to clients and staff? It helps clients know that they are not alone in this journey that someone has been there too,it shows that treatment works and recoveryy is possible. 5.Describe the 5 Stages of Recovery. Include the name of the stage; what is going on with the person; the danger the person faces in each stage; and the role of the services for each of the stages? 1.Impact of illness Hopelessness,not knowing how to get help,feeling alone. Isolating,giving up,loneliness .......Give hope ,encourage 2. Life is limited Lack of hope,helplessness,self loathing Harm to self remaining silent........ Help seek help,provide assistance 3. Change is possible Hope ,desire to be out of pain Getting the wrong kind of help,not prepared for change .......Help prepare for change ,brainstorm 4. Commitment to change Hope ,relief,setbacks ,desire to give up Letting a setback cayuse one to give up,quitting ..........Lend help ,listen encourage. 5.Actions for change Some freedom ,some fulfillment ,desire to move on Thinking they have recovered,Stopping to soon....... Remind and encourage client to move forward,To keep going 6.What is meant by the statement - "The absence of negative messages is more important in the creating a positive self-image than the presence of positive messages." Negative thinking is more powerful than lots of positive thinking 7.What does the term "Behavioral Health" mean? It is the study of emotions,behavior,and biology.Relating to a person's well being 8.What is one way to state the Ethic of Reciprocity? To treat people the way you would want to be treated. 9.You can change behavior by changing beliefs. What are the two ways to change a person's beliefs? 1.Finding new experiences that changes one's perspective or mental filter. 2.Examining one's mental filter or lens and discover what information is being dismissed, then measure it against the information that one is wanting to confirm. 10.What was the importance of Courtney Harding's longitudinal study of people who had been deinstitutionalized in the 1960's? It was the first study that recovery was possible in the mental health field . 11.What does it mean for behavioral health system to embrace trauma-informed care? Being aware of and responsive to and sensitive to all types of trauma when we interact and work with our clients . 12.Which of the following describes "Treatment Services"? a.Purpose is to reduce emotional distress c.Provides skills,resources,and supports e.Focuses on rebuilding a positive self-image (or self-esteem) f.Services include setting goals,teaching skills and coordinating resources 13.Which of the following describes "Open, Honest Questions "? c. You don't know the answer to and/or don't know the right answer- d.Ask ,who,what ,when,where ,and how- e.Are" reflective" questions- f.Ask why- 14.Which of the following are things a peer specialist should do if an individual they are working with appears to be having suicidal thoughts? a.Ask them, either directly or indirectly, if they are thinking of suicide c.Talk to your supervisor, or any available clinician, immediately d.Ignore them because only clinicians can discuss suicide. 15.Which three questions might KPS ask a client to help them move through their fears? a.What is the fear keeping you from doing? c.How does fear make you feel? d.What are you willing to continue being afraid? 16.Which of these are Guiding Principles of Recovery? a.Culture c.Peer Support d.Respect 17.Which are the "Steps of Effective Communication in Situations with Potential Conflict"? a.Offer a "we" statement that acknowledges common ground and promotes a partnership to create another way of doing things. 18.When faced with an ethical dilemma, which of the following questions should guide your actions/decisions? a.Why am I questioning my actions in this situation? b.Does this in any way complicate of negatively impact my relationship with this peer? c.How often do I see this person each month? 19.Which are "Tips for Healing Communication"? 20.Which are parts of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)? a.Triggers b.Crisis Plan c.Daily Maintenance Plan d.Early Warning Signs 21.Which of these can be used as windows into what a person wants? c.Dissatisfaction 22.Which of the following are the five basic steps to problem solving with an individual? c.Problem - Impact - Cost/Benefit - Brainstorm - Action 23.Listing multiple ways to solve a problem is called: c.Brainstorming 24.When a person has identified an area of life they are dissatisfied with, what five things should you help them think through in order to set a goal in this area? d.Desired outcome - resources - benefits - costs - skills 25.One of the greatest dangers for a person at the "Commitment to Changes" stage is: c.They do not have the help they need to get the necessary skills, resources and supports. 26.Which of the following is NOT a fundamental belief of the peer specialist training? b.Life's experiences are not reliable teachers. 27.In Kentucky, WRAP is a legal document. b.False- 28.Being in a support group is not as intense as a one-on-one situation. b.False- 29.Silence is never OK in a group. Everyone must speak. b.False- 30.Health, Home Purpose and Community are the four major dominions that support recovery. a.True- 31.Accomplishing a goal always involves changing our current situation. a.True- 32.Kentucky's Advance Directive for Mental Health Treatment was a provider initiative. a.True- 33.Before the 1980's, providers didn't believe that consumers could recover because that is what they were taught in school. a.True- 34.When a person has both a mental health issue and a substance use issue, he/she is said to have a co-occurring disorder. a.True- 35.Setting a goal never involves getting rid of something I have or am doing. b.False- What positive things do KPSs bring to Kentucky behavioral health service delivery system? The positive things KPS bring a"BEEN THERE DID THAT" experience.They have walked through the muck and mire and had their feet dirty and come out with a new perspective on life and challenges.They have learned to brainstorm through the problems and not got caught up in the cycle of failure and worked through whatever the situation may be . Peer support have a new compassion for those struggling in similar situations and have a drive to help one succeed.