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A comprehensive overview of the certified peer specialist training exam, covering key topics such as the definition of recovery, recovery pathways, empowering actions from the peer support approach, the nature of peer support, ways to overcome trauma, stages of change, and strategies for managing hearing voices. The document also includes correct answers to various questions, making it a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the certified peer specialist training exam. The detailed information and practical insights presented in this document can be particularly useful for university students, high school students, and lifelong learners interested in the fields of mental health, social work, and community-based support services.
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Definition of Recovery - Correct Answer-Recovery is remembering who you are and to become all that you are meant to be. What are the Recovery Pathways? (Hint S.H.R.E.C) - Correct Answer-Spirituality, Hope, Recovery environment, Empowerment, and Choice. What are some empowering actions from the Peer Support Approach? - Correct Answer-Listen -> Reflect, Relate with Empathy, Validate, Ask Permission, Ask Open Ended Questions, Partner Plan. Peer Support is about: - Correct Answer-being an expert at not being an expert. Understand that a great way to invite strengths foward in someone is to _________. - Correct Answer- validate them. Name some ways to blow off steam. - Correct Answer-Walking, journaling, listening to music. Examples of "Person-first" language and languages that label/categorize. - Correct Answer-Example: Person with diabetes as opposed to a diabetic; Person with schizophrenia as opposed to a schizophrenic. Given some scenarios, identify forms of abuse. - Correct Answer-Physical, Sexual, Spiritual, Financial, and Emotional/Psychological. Name some ways people can overcome trauma. - Correct Answer-Talk about it, stop self blaming, think about difference between "coping" and "being symptomatic, join a recovery group, individually we are the only ones who can begin our recovery. What is one of the Five Fear Truths? - Correct Answer-"The only way to feel better about myself is to go out and do it."
Support programs that are instrumental in helping people overcome substance abuse. - Correct Answer-12 step and SMART What are the 6 stages of change? - Correct Answer-Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Termination. Be able to name some things people can do for THEMSELVES to manage hearing voices. - Correct Answer-Change your environment or put on headphones with music. Characteristics of a person/health centered medical home. - Correct Answer-Physician, Social Worker, Psychiatrist. Know the steps in Recovery Coaching. - Correct Answer-Multiple choice -> has to do with Empowerment.