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A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to ri peer support, covering topics such as ethical considerations, recovery pathways, and communication skills. It provides a valuable resource for individuals preparing for certification or seeking to enhance their understanding of peer support principles and practices.
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If A Person Does Not Want To Discuss The Idea Of Quitting Their Drug Use, There Is Nothing You Can Do To Help Them Until They Are Good And Ready. A) True B) False C) Maybe D) Depends On The Situation ANS: B It Is Not OK For A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) To Make Recommendations About Medication To The People They Provide Services To. A) True B) False C) Only If Asked D) It Depends On The Medication ANS: A As A CPSS, It Is Okay For You To Tell A Person Your Opinion Of Their Diagnosis. A) True B) False
C) Only If They Ask D) It Depends On The Relationship ANS: B If A Person We Are Assisting Tells Us They Are Experiencing Suicidal Feelings, We Must Always Call 911 Immediately. A) True B) False C) Only If They Are In Immediate Danger D) Depends On The Severity Of The Feelings ANS: B Peer Support Is About Preventing People From Making Mistakes Or Taking Unnecessary Risks. A) True B) False C) Only In Certain Situations D) Depends On The Individual ANS: B It Is Against Our Statement Of Ethics For A Certified Peer Support Specialist To Have A Sexual Relationship With A Person They Are Providing Services To.
Comprehensive Transitional Care, Individual And Family Support, And Health Information Technology Are All Elements Of A Person-Centered Health Care Home. A) True B) False C) Only In Some Cases D) Depends On The Service Provider ANS: A Avoiding Is The Most Negative Style Of Conflict Resolution And Should Not Be Used Under Any Circumstances When Providing Peer Support Services. A) True B) False C) Sometimes It’s Appropriate D) Depends On The Conflict ANS: B As A Certified Peer Support Specialist, Each Time We Meet A New Person We Should Always Begin By Telling Them Our Entire Personal Story. A) True B) False C) Only If It’s Relevant
D) Depends On The Person ANS: B There Is Only One Reason People Engage In Self-Harm; To Release Emotional Pain. A) True B) False C) Only In Some Cases D) Depends On The Individual ANS: B The Best Way To Support People With Anxiety Is To Suggest Medication. A) True B) False C) Only If They Ask For It D) Depends On The Person’s Situation ANS: B People Who Hear Voices Always Hear Commanding, Negative Messages. A) True B) False C) Sometimes D) Depends On The Person
D) Recovery Is A Continuous Struggle. ANS: A The Recovery Pathways (Study Tip: S.H.R.E.C.) A) S: Support, H: Healing, R: Recovery, E: Empowerment, C: Change B) S: Spirituality, H: Hope, R: Recovery Environment/Culture, E: Empowerment, C: Choice C) S: Strength, H: Happiness, R: Resilience, E: Engagement, C: Community D) S: Self-Care, H: Health, R: Resources, E: Education, C: Collaboration ANS: B Be Able To Identify Some Empowering Interactions (The Peer Support Approach) (Fill In The Blanks) ANS: Validate Strengths, Reflect, Relate With Empathy, Open-Ended Questions, Ask Permission, Partner Plan Peer Support Is About Being An Expert At Not Being An Expert (And That Takes Expertise) (Fill In The Blank) ANS: Peer Support Be Able To Name Some Ways To Blow Off Steam To Manage Anger. (List) ANS: Physical Activity, Walking Around The Block, Going To The Gym, Writing, Deep Breathing Exercises, Talking To A Friend, Practicing Mindfulness
Know The Difference Between 'Person-First Language' And Language That Labels, Depersonalizes, Or Categorizes. A) Person-First Language Emphasizes The Individual Before The Condition (E.G., "A Person With A Disability"). B) Language That Labels Can Reduce A Person To Their Condition (E.G., "The Disabled Person"). C) Both A And B Are Correct. D) Person-First Language Is Less Important Than Using Technical Terms. ANS: C Given Some Scenarios, Be Able To Recognize Various Types Of Abuse. (Multiple Choice) A) Physical Abuse B) Spiritual Abuse C) Financial Abuse D) Sexual Abuse E) Psychological Abuse F) Emotional Abuse G) All Of The Above ANS: G Be Familiar With Ways People May Overcome Trauma (Fill In The Blank) ANS: Talk About What Happened, Stop Blaming Self, Think About The Difference Between Coping Skills And Being Symptomatic, Joining A Group With Other
ANS: Reality Checks, Headphones With Music, Changing Environments, Engaging In Creative Activities, Mindfulness Exercises, Journaling Be Familiar With The Statement Of Ethics For Peer Supporters ANS: Mutually Empowered Relationships, Respect For Autonomy, Confidentiality, Cultural Competence Know How To Respond When Someone Asks You About A Person You Are Serving And You Have No Release Of Information On Hand. (Multiple Choice) A) I Can’t Confirm Nor Deny. B) Let Me Check With The Individual First. C) It’s Confidential, I Cannot Share. D) I’ll Ask Them To Reach Out To You. ANS: A Know The Difference In Effectiveness Between "You" Statements And "I" Statements. ANS: "I" Statements Express Feelings And Thoughts Without Assigning Blame (E.G., "I Feel Upset When..."), While "You" Statements Can Sound Accusatory And Provoke Defensiveness (E.G., "You Always..."). Be Familiar With Ways People Overcome Trauma. ANS: Pushing Through Fear, Recognizing And Developing Our Strengths, Building Our Resilience, Seeking Support From Others, Practicing Self-Compassion, Setting Healthy Boundaries