MICHIGAN CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT ACTUAL EXAM
2025/2026 100% GRADED PASS (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
What is the definition of recovery?
The process of gaining control over one's life, and the direction one wants that life to go,
on the other side of a psychiatric diagnosis and all of the losses usually associated with
that diagnosis.
what is the difference between a recovery story and an illness story?
illness story focuses on symptoms
recovery story focuses on recovery and the possibility of hope.
what is meant by the term "peer support"?
Is the act of people who have had similar experiences with mental illnesses giving each
other encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance and understanding that aids in
recovery. It can be done anytime or anywhere when two or more peers are in a mutual,
supportive relationship.
what is the difference between peer support and peer support services?
Peer Support- is two peers in a mutual supportive service.
Peer Support Services - are programs, discussions, events, groups, etc. within the
behavioral health system.
How does the role of a Peer support specialist differ from that of a clinician?
clinician focuses on treatment and diagnosis
peer focuses on lives experiences and strength
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to prevent us from abusing Peer relationships
for..................?
personal gain
What kinds of "intamte" relationships would violate the Code of Ethics?
anything sexual personal social media.
Why is the absence of negative messages more important than the presence of positive
messages?
, negative messages clog the filter so positive messages cant go through our filter.
What are negative messages? What are some of the subtle ways that negative
messages are sent in mental health programs?
negative messages are things people say or do to put another person down.
that program won't work for you. you will never get better.
At a mental health program,what things would you see that would tell you if the program
was promoting recovery or not? What is a Recovery Enhancing Environment?
positive environment, colors, people centered, consumer goals.
a recovery Enhancing environment is promoting recovery.
What are 3 ways a diagnosis of mental illness has the power to disable a person?
Stigma, self image, symptoms.
What are 2 ways you can help a person face and move through their fears?
share your story,
encouraged them.
Why is it true that symptoms may bring people in for services but the focus needs to
quickly shift to wellness?
What you focus on, you give power to!
What are the 5 foundational beliefs of Peer Support Specialist Training and what do
they represent?
Learn and grow
peoples beliefs determine their behavior
people think their way through life
Whatever people focus on they give power to
life experiences are the best teacher
What are areas of Whole Health and Wellness?
spirituality
physical
occupational
2025/2026 100% GRADED PASS (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
What is the definition of recovery?
The process of gaining control over one's life, and the direction one wants that life to go,
on the other side of a psychiatric diagnosis and all of the losses usually associated with
that diagnosis.
what is the difference between a recovery story and an illness story?
illness story focuses on symptoms
recovery story focuses on recovery and the possibility of hope.
what is meant by the term "peer support"?
Is the act of people who have had similar experiences with mental illnesses giving each
other encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance and understanding that aids in
recovery. It can be done anytime or anywhere when two or more peers are in a mutual,
supportive relationship.
what is the difference between peer support and peer support services?
Peer Support- is two peers in a mutual supportive service.
Peer Support Services - are programs, discussions, events, groups, etc. within the
behavioral health system.
How does the role of a Peer support specialist differ from that of a clinician?
clinician focuses on treatment and diagnosis
peer focuses on lives experiences and strength
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to prevent us from abusing Peer relationships
for..................?
personal gain
What kinds of "intamte" relationships would violate the Code of Ethics?
anything sexual personal social media.
Why is the absence of negative messages more important than the presence of positive
messages?
, negative messages clog the filter so positive messages cant go through our filter.
What are negative messages? What are some of the subtle ways that negative
messages are sent in mental health programs?
negative messages are things people say or do to put another person down.
that program won't work for you. you will never get better.
At a mental health program,what things would you see that would tell you if the program
was promoting recovery or not? What is a Recovery Enhancing Environment?
positive environment, colors, people centered, consumer goals.
a recovery Enhancing environment is promoting recovery.
What are 3 ways a diagnosis of mental illness has the power to disable a person?
Stigma, self image, symptoms.
What are 2 ways you can help a person face and move through their fears?
share your story,
encouraged them.
Why is it true that symptoms may bring people in for services but the focus needs to
quickly shift to wellness?
What you focus on, you give power to!
What are the 5 foundational beliefs of Peer Support Specialist Training and what do
they represent?
Learn and grow
peoples beliefs determine their behavior
people think their way through life
Whatever people focus on they give power to
life experiences are the best teacher
What are areas of Whole Health and Wellness?
spirituality
physical
occupational
