RECOVERY PEER SPECIALIST STUDY GUIDE
2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Internal Assets. Answer: Qualities, characteristics and skills possessed
by the person in recovery. Part of recovery capital.
◉ External Assets. Answer: Resources outside of the individual. Part of
recovery capital
◉ Personal Recovery Capital includes:. Answer: 1. Physical
2. Human
◉ Peer Advocacy. Answer: When a peer support specialist takes action
on behalf of a client or population of clients
◉ Self-Advocacy. Answer: When a client or peer support specialist takes
action on their own behalf
◉ Mentoring. Answer: Supporting and encouraging people to manage
their own lives so that they can maximize their potential, develop their
skills. It is a powerful relationship that fosters personal development and
, empowerment. Mentoring is a voluntary relationship based upon mutual
trust and respect.
◉ Resilience. Answer: The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of
adversity
◉ Sense of Purpose. Answer: A belief that life is important and has
meaning
◉ Role playing is a technique that:. Answer: Can help boost confidence
and encourage peers to stretch their comfort zones in relationship
building
◉ The Baker Act governs the:. Answer: Treatment of mental health
clients in Florida
◉ The Marchman Act governs the:. Answer: Treatment of substance
abuse clients in Florida
◉ What are the Eight Dimensions of Wellness?. Answer: 1. Emotional
2. Financial
3. Social
4. Spiritual
5. Occupational