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What is a Peer Support Specialist? - CORRECT ANSWERS CPS provides peer support to people receiving services to Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse. Where do Peer work? - CORRECT ANSWERS Often a peer run organization on a team entirely composed of other Peer Support Professionals or part of a recovery team with other clinicians and service providers. What is the roll of CPS? (1of 2) - CORRECT ANSWERS 1.Cultivate empowering & supportive relationships. 2.use of self-disclosure about lived experience. 3.Provide information about community & recovery-oriented resources upon request.

4. Assist in supporting their peer, even in a crisis.
5. value self-determination as a guiding ethical principle.
6. Facilitate person-centered goal setting. What is the roll of CPS? (2 of2) - CORRECT ANSWERS 7. Communicate effectively with peers, and other team members, and clinicians. 8.Create an environment of respect for their peers, and those with lived experience. 9.Seek to under the roles of culture, community, and identity play in their peers' lives.
7. Practice Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) within the peer relationship and workplace.
8. Affect positive change in systems.
9. Inspire Hope for Recovery and Wellness. Wisconsin's " working" Difinition of CPS - CORRECT ANSWERS A Certified Peer Specialist is a person who has their own lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges and has completed formal training and certification in the peer specialist model of mental health and substance use oriented peer support. They use their unique set of lived experiences and recovery in combination with comprehensive skills-training, including continuing education, to support people living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Certified Peer Specialists actively center peer support and associated principles

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in their work, while operating under a clearly defined role and collaborate in a complementary fashion as part of an agency's team support structure. Domain1: (Values) - CORRECT ANSWERS Domain 1: Values 1.1 Believes that recovery is an individual journey with many paths and is possible for all. 1.2 Believes in and respects people's rights to make informed decisions about their lives. 1.3 Believes that personal growth and change are possible. 1.4 Believes in the importance of empathy and listening to others. 1.5 Believes in and respects all forms of diversity. 1.6 Believes in the importance of self-awareness and self-care. 1.7 Believes in lifelong learning and personal development. 1.8 Believes that recovery is a foundation of well-being. 1.9 Believes that recovery is a process. 1.10 Believes in the healing power of healthy relationships. 1.11 Believes and understands there are a range of views regarding mental health and substance use disorders and their treatment, services, supports, and recovery. 1.1: Believes that recovery is an individual journey with many paths and is possible for all: *CPS understands & recognizes that recovery is attainable by anyone and that each person's recovery is unique to themselves. Additionally, CPS values the diverse array of recovery pathways available and validates each person's chosen path. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS are knowledgeable about a wide variety of recovery pathways and recognize each pathway as valid. They are able to support the people they're working with-in navigating their own personal recovery pathway without undue influence or judgment.

Believes in and respects people's right to make informed decisions about their lives:

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*CPS recognizes & value the importance and inclusion of those with diverse backgrounds, including members of marginalized communities. They respect each person's right to identify for themselves which aspects of their culture & background are important or meaningful to them in order to mitigate the harm they may cause inadvertently. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS do not presume that the people they're supporting need to adopt any of the CPS' cultural beliefs or vice versa. CPS foster openness to people's cultural values and beliefs. They strive to educate themselves about cultures and backgrounds with which they are unfamiliar while recognizing that they will never be the expert in another person's culture.

Believes in the importance of self-awareness and self-care : *CPS understands the importance of self-evaluation, check-ins & self-care. They are able to effectively engage in these activities and do so on a regular basis. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS discuss & share information about self-awareness and self-care with the people they support. They utilize self-disclosure to talk about their own self-care and how they check-in with themselves in order to facilitate discussion of these topics with the people they support.

Believes in lifelong learning and personal development:

• CPS recognizes that they always have the ability to continue to learn and grow. they are interested in continuing to hone their skills, expand their education, and grow both personally and professionally. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS takes advantage of the training and educational opportunities as they arise. They strive to ensure that any training they attend are presented with peer values in mind or are relevant to their work in CPS. When engaging with educational opportunities that fall out of their scope, CPS will find ways to apply the knowledge they've gained without compromising their work or violating the CPS code of Ethics.

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Believes that recovery is a foundation of well-being:

• CPS recognizes that recovery and well-being look different for everyone. They also understand that engaging with self-defined recovery can be a solid base off of which people can grow and develop their personal well-being. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS works with people they are supporting to understand what well-being means and looks like to each person. They discuss with them the role recovery can play as part of wellbeing and support people in engaging with recovery if they choose

Believes that recovery is a process: *CPS understands that recovery is non-linear and looks different for everyone. They are able to recognize that each person will progress through recovery at their own pace and will grow and learn through the choices they make along the way. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE: CPS encourages the people they're supporting to explore and engage with recovery as they see fit and at the pace, they set for themselves. They continue to provide support even when they may disagree with choices being made and when setbacks may occur. CPS support people in exploring what they can learn from setbacks and dow they can continue to grow in their recovery in spite of them.

Believe in the healing power of healthy relationships:

• CPS Value the impact that healthy relationships can have on people's overall health, well- being, sense of security, etc They validate each person's definition of what makes a relationship healthy and do not set those parameters for one another. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS works with people they're supporting in order for them to define what a healthy relationship looks like. They support people in developing connections, establishing and maintaining boundaries, and growing healthy relationships as defined by that person.

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I knowledge of SAMHSA's definition of recovery: " A process of change which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential." **CPS are familiar with SAMHSA's definition changes and grows, they stay up to date with relevant information. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS supports the people with whom they work in engaging with the various aspects of recovery as defined by each person. Although they are knowledgeable regarding SAMHSA's definition of recovery, they recognize each person's individual definition of recovery as the most important one. CPS do not force SAMHSA's recovery definition on the people they're working with at any time

Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and their impact on recovery: *CPS have at least a basic understanding of various mental health and substance use disorder. They recognize that labeling them mental health and substance use disorder is just one framework or method of interpreting human experiences. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS are knowledgeable about mental health and substance use disorders, they hold space for each person to make meaning of their own experiences, particularly those who do not find the framework of diagnoses and disorders to be beneficial. they utilize their ability to recognize the impact that living with mental health and or substance use challenges may have on a person's recovery to support the people with whom they're working through navigating related potential pitfalls and "setbacks".

Knowledge of the basic neuroscience of mental health and addiction. *CPS have at least a basic understanding of neuroscience behind mental health and substance use challenges. They also have an understanding of physiological impact these challenges may have on the body. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS shares information related to the science behind mental health and substance use challenges with the people they're supporting when requested. They are careful not to utilize this information to explain away behavior or invalidate the experiences of the people they're supporting.

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Knowledge of stages of change and recovery. *CPS have a knowledge of the stages of change framework and the ability to utilize it effectively. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS are able to meet each person they're supporting in whichever stage of change that person may be in. They are able to tailor their approach to providing support to match the stage that each person is in. They do so while being careful not to become prescriptive of the way they provide services based solely on which stage of change they feel the person they're supporting may be in

CPS knowledge that recovery and wellness involve the integration of the whole person including spirituality; physical, vocational, and emotional health; sexuality; gender identity; and community.

• Certified Peer Specialists recognize that recovery and wellness extend far beyond mental health and substance use challenges. They understand that recovery and wellness can be all- encompassing and include whichever aspects of a person's life that they identify as important or meaningful to them. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS provides support in a manner that is unique to the self-identified recovery and wellness needs and wants of each person they're supporting. They support people in identifying for themselves which aspects of their lives hold the most meaning and are important to their recovery and wellness and then support them in learning to develop those areas.

Believes that personal growth and change is possible: *CPS recognizes that each person has within themselves the ability to make changes and develop themselves however they see fit. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS recognizes growth within the people they're supporting and holds space for each person to determine what that means for themselves. They celebrate this growth and change

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CPS holds space for those impacted by discrimination, marginalization, and intersecting levels of oppression to share their experiences. CPS recognizes them as the experts of their own experiences and does not question or debate whether or not a person has been harmed when they are stating that they have been. When CPS are alerted that they have engaged in harmful practices they acknowledge their mistake, apologize sincerely, and make adjustments as needed.

Knowledge of the impact of internalized stigma and shame.

• Certified Peer Specialists have an understanding of internalized stigma and shame and the impact they can have on the people they're supporting. They recognize the unique barriers that come with living with mental health and / or substance use challenges when negative and harmful societal stereotypes and messaging are directed inwards and internalized. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS is able to effectively utilize their own experiences with internalized stigma to connect empathically with the people they're supporting. They understand that internalized stigma affects each person to a different degree and support the people with whom they're working in identifying ways to combat its effects as needed. Domain 3: Roles and Responsibilities of a Certified Peer Specialist - CORRECT ANSWERS 3. Knowledge of the rights of peers seeking support, such as state and federal law regarding client rights, civil rights, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 3.2 Knowledge of ethics and boundaries 3.3 Knowledge of the scope of practice of a Certified Peer Specialist 3.4 Knowledge of confidentiality standards 3.5 Knowledge of ways to encourage safe, trauma-sensitive environments, relationships, and interactions 3.6 Knowledge of appropriate use of self-disclosure 3.7 Knowledge of cultural competency (As defined by Wisconsin State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Cultural Diversity Committee:

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Knowledge of the rights of peers seeking support, such as state and federal law regarding client rights, civil rights, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) *Certified Peer Specialists have at least a basic understanding of the rights of people receiving services, civil rights, and the ADA. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS supports the people with whom they're working on exercising their rights in any situation they feel necessary. They utilize their understanding of laws and regulations to support the people with whom they work as they navigate through a variety of service systems.

Knowledge of ethics and boundaries *Certified Peer Specialists have a thorough understanding of not only the WI CPS Code of Ethics but also how to apply that code of ethics in a professional setting. They also recognize that ethical situations are often "gray areas" with no clear, best response and strive to mitigate the harm done when encountering these situations. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS regularly reviews the WI CPS Code of Ethics both individually and with their supervisor. They discuss ethical situations they may encounter with their supervisor when needed and work to continuously grow their understanding of how to effectively apply the WI CPS Code of Ethics while providing peer support

Knowledge of the scope of practice of a Certified Peer Specialist *Certified Peer Specialists have a comprehensive understanding of the WI CPS Scope of Practice. They recognize the limits of their scope of practice and utilize this scope as a framework when providing services - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS share the WI CPS Scope of Practice with employers when asked to provide services outside of their role. They are able to advocate and educate others effectively on the scope of practice of a CPS in order to maintain the integrity of their role and the peer relationship.

Knowledge of confidentiality standards

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Knowledge of cultural competency (As defined by Wisconsin State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Cultural Diversity Committee. *Certified Peer Specialists have an understanding of the way culture influences and shapes people's experiences. They recognize that no cultural group is monolithic and that each individual member of a cultural group experiences that culture differently. CPS do not presume competence or understanding of any culture besides their own. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS holds space for each person they're supporting to share how their culture has played a role in their life. When asked or identified as a need, they are able to provide culturally specific services, resources, and referrals. Certified Peer Specialists do not place the burden of educating others about specific cultural needs on the backs of members of marginalized communities. They take time to educate themselves while recognizing that, regardless of which cultural groups people may belong to, each person has unique, self-defined wants, needs, and experiences. Domain 4: Skills (1of2) - CORRECT ANSWERS 4.1 Ability to bring an outlook on peer support that inspires hope and recovery 4.2 Ability to be self-aware and embrace and support their own recovery 4.3 Ability to problem-solve 4.4 Ability to assist people in exploring life choices, and the outcomes of those choices 4.5 Ability to identify and support a person in crisis and know when to facilitate referrals 4.6 Ability to listen and understand with accuracy the person's perspective and experience 4.7 Effective written and verbal communication skills 4.8 Ability to draw out a person's perspective, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges 4.9 Ability to recognize and affirm a person's strengths

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Ability to bring an outlook on peer support that inspires hope and recovery. *Certified Peer Specialists are able to provide information on the role of a CPS as a supplement to traditional services. CPS provides peer support in a way that inspires hope and demonstrates that recovery is possible - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS role model that recovery is possible and share experiences from their recovery journey in order to inspire hope. They share other existing opportunities and offer to link people they're supporting with others and sources of peer support. Certified Peer Specialists provide information on naturally occurring opportunities of support.

Ability to be self-aware and embrace and support own recovery. *Certified Peer Specialists are in a place in their recovery where they are able to offer support to others and share their story in a way that inspires hope. CPS maintain awareness of their own recovery needs. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS maintain strong boundaries in their professional relationships and utilize supervision for support. They check in with themselves regularly to ensure they are still able to engage in peer relationships effectively. Certified Peer Specialists recognize that being in recovery and potentially having recovery-related needs does not diminish their importance or value as professionals. CPS advocate against employer policing of their recovery.

Ability to problem-solve. *Certified Peer Specialists are able to think critically and find multiple solutions to problems in an unbiased manner. They are able to view problems through multiple lenses and provide tailored solutions unique to the needs of each person they support. CPS ask permission prior to providing options and respects the choices of the people they're supporting around whether to enter into problem solving. They maintain mutuality and avoid being an expert. CPS use effective problem-solving to address personal challenges of the job. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS works with the people they support to develop solutions to problems they have identified that meet their needs, keeping in mind each person's unique lived experience, background, culture, and chosen recovery pathway. While making decisions, the person

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moments of crisis as an opportunity for growth and healing for the CPS and the person they're supporting to build a deeper relationship.

Ability to listen and understand with accuracy the person's perspective and experience. *Certified Peer Specialists utilize effective listening skills including open questions, affirmations, reflection, and summarizing to engage in empathic listening. They remain open to and show respect for the various cultural and historical lenses through which these experiences can be viewed - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. When CPS are listening they stay present and focused on what the person is saying, listening for understanding rather than listening to respond. They do their best to convey understanding of what the person is sharing and, when incorrect, make space for the person to correct them. CPS listen with genuine curiosity, openness, and interest in the person's story in order to build a deep connection through clear and reflective communication.

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Certified Peer Specialists communicate in a manner that resonates with each person with whom they interact. They are well versed in various communication styles and able to utilize them as needed. Certified Peer Specialists write and speak clearly, accurately, empathically and as concisely as possible. They make room for and invite input from the person they're supporting and others as identified by that person. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS tailor their communication style to each person they support in order to ensure understanding, mutuality, and engagement. They write and present verbally in a strength- based, informed, and concise style that can be understood by the person they're supporting to best provide services in a recovery oriented manner.

Ability to draw out a person's perspective, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges.

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*Certified Peer Specialists are able to connect with each person individually regardless of where they are in the process of identifying goals, dreams, and challenges and are able to walk alongside each person they support as they learn to do so. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS listen, recognize, and respect that the person they're supporting is the expert on identifying and defining their own perspectives, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges. They support encourage, and validate each person in identifying what is most important to them without providing advice or explicit direction. Certified Peer Specialists utilize their own recovery story to support people in overcoming challenges, building goals, and exploring their dreams and hopes for the future.

Ability to recognize and affirm a person's strengths. *Certified Peer Specialists see strength in everyone. They interact with the world in a strength-based, person-centered manner, which allows them to identify and validate strength where others may not be able to see any. Certified Peer Specialists utilize these strengths to build the hope, self-esteem, and ability to connect of the person they're supporting. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS validate each person's unique strengths as defined by that person. They provide an alternative point of view and encourage people to reframe challenges through a strength- based lens in order for them to identify strengths they may not recognize. They support people in cultivating the strengths they've already identified and growing those that are new Domain 4: Skills Contuined (2 of 2) - CORRECT ANSWERS 4.10 Ability to foster engagement in recovery 4.11 Ability to locate appropriate recovery resources, including basic needs, medical, mental health, and substance use disorder care; supports, including social support and mutual aid groups; and to facilitate referrals 4.12 Ability to facilitate and support a person to find and utilize resources 4.13 Ability to work collaboratively and participate on a team 4.14 Ability to know when to ask for assistance and/or seek supervision

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relevant to their personal recovery. They educate themselves about resources available for marginalized communities - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS takes time to research and educate themselves about the resources available in their local community as well as on a statewide and national level. They work alongside the people they support to identify beneficial resources and facilitate referrals as requested. When asked for resources with which they are unfamiliar they utilize those around them, including their colleagues, supervisor, etc., for support.

Ability to facilitate and support a person to find and utilize resources. *Certified Peer Specialists do with not for. They recognize the importance of people exploring resources for themselves while also providing support when necessary as determined by each person. CPS are able to support the people with whom they're working in identifying and engaging with community-based resources of their choice. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS and person they're supporting work together to research information regarding resources in which they have expressed interest. They provide information about a variety of resources and walk step by step alongside the person they're supporting as they determine for themselves which resources they would like to engage with. Certified Peer Specialists strive to provide a wide variety of resources in a neutral manner.

Ability to work collaboratively and participate on a team. *Certified Peer Specialists are knowledgeable about their Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice, and Core Competencies in order to ensure they are able to effectively communicate their role on a team. They are knowledgeable about other professionals with whom they're working and understand they have their own specific roles. They respect these differences and find commonalities in order to identify ways in which they can work together. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. CPS take an active role on the team and work to ensure that the voice of the person they're supporting is at the forefront of all decisions. They offer insight, information, and ideas that represent the unique role of a Certified Peer Specialist. They are able to educate the team on the role of a CPS and are able to set boundaries in order to stay within that role. An

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understanding of all team members' roles can lead to the group working together to provide effective support.

Ability to know when to ask for assistance and/or seek supervision. *Certified Peer Specialists are able to recognize when they need guidance or assistance. They know whom to go to when they need this and do so as needed. CPS have an understanding of their employer's policies regulating when they are required to seek supervision and adhere to them. - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. Certified Peer Specialists have regularly scheduled supervision in order for them to have an opportunity to discuss professional experiences and continued development. They utilize the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics as a framework for understanding the practice of peer support and discuss how best to adhere to these documents at their place of employment during supervision. CPS seek consultation with other CPS at their employer when appropriate.

Ability to set, communicate, and respect personal boundaries of self and others. *Certified Peer Specialists have self-awareness and understanding that they utilize to recognize, respect, and set boundaries. As those boundaries evolve they are able to communicate new boundaries as needed Throughout the peer relationship, CPS conveys information on boundaries and explores evolving boundaries in a compassionate manner. CPS hold space for the people they're supporting to identify, communicate, and set their own boundaries, which CPS respect - CORRECT ANSWERS IE. Certified Peer Specialists set limits in a manner that is straightforward, mutual, and compassionate. They respect and adhere to boundaries set by others including colleagues and the people they support. They seek supervision and support for any boundary concerns as needed.

Ability to utilize own recovery experience and skillfully share to benefit others.