Peer Support Specialists CPS Exam Questions and
Answers
supporting recovery
is what the community and system does.
co-occurring disorder
a mental health and an addiction diagnosis
peer specialists
should have a good understanding of the impact of trauma in recovery
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC)
ADHS/ DBHS contracts with the RBHA throughout the state
Arnold v. Sarn
A class action suit was filed in 1981 against the state of Arizona alleging that the state and the county
did not provide a comprehensive Mental Health system.
dual relationship
relationships in which a service provider has both a paid helping relationship with another individual
and another kind of relationship as well.
advocacy
the act of speaking to and for another person or oneself.
empathy
the ability to understand, perceive and feel another persons feelings.
sympathy
to feel pity or sorrow
unconditional positive regard
acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does.
person first language
emphasizing the person rather than their symptoms.
individual advocacy
when one person who speaks on behalf of another person.
self advocacy
when one person communicates their needs or desires to others.
, system advocacy
about changing rules, policies or laws that influences how people live their lives.
stigma
when someone judges you based on a single personal trait.
facilitating recovery
is what the behavioral health professionals do.
recovery
is what the consumer does
hallucinations
auditory or visual perceptions involve other senses: feel, taste or smell, manageable with coping
strategies.
delusions
beliefs that are firmly held despite contradictory evidence.
negative symptoms
the person has a lack of interest or pleasure
active listening
limit distractions to allow for focus on the speaker.
stressor
anything that makes one uncomfortable
role model
acting as an example
cultural competence
attaining knowledge, skills, and attitude to provide effective care to diverse populations.
strength based approach
using a strength as a source to assist a person to move toward their own recovery.
break confidentiality
the life of a member or another is at risk.
teachable moments
can occur when the member can't move forward in solving a problem or is stuck in a situation and
doesn't know what to do.
Answers
supporting recovery
is what the community and system does.
co-occurring disorder
a mental health and an addiction diagnosis
peer specialists
should have a good understanding of the impact of trauma in recovery
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (MMIC)
ADHS/ DBHS contracts with the RBHA throughout the state
Arnold v. Sarn
A class action suit was filed in 1981 against the state of Arizona alleging that the state and the county
did not provide a comprehensive Mental Health system.
dual relationship
relationships in which a service provider has both a paid helping relationship with another individual
and another kind of relationship as well.
advocacy
the act of speaking to and for another person or oneself.
empathy
the ability to understand, perceive and feel another persons feelings.
sympathy
to feel pity or sorrow
unconditional positive regard
acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does.
person first language
emphasizing the person rather than their symptoms.
individual advocacy
when one person who speaks on behalf of another person.
self advocacy
when one person communicates their needs or desires to others.
, system advocacy
about changing rules, policies or laws that influences how people live their lives.
stigma
when someone judges you based on a single personal trait.
facilitating recovery
is what the behavioral health professionals do.
recovery
is what the consumer does
hallucinations
auditory or visual perceptions involve other senses: feel, taste or smell, manageable with coping
strategies.
delusions
beliefs that are firmly held despite contradictory evidence.
negative symptoms
the person has a lack of interest or pleasure
active listening
limit distractions to allow for focus on the speaker.
stressor
anything that makes one uncomfortable
role model
acting as an example
cultural competence
attaining knowledge, skills, and attitude to provide effective care to diverse populations.
strength based approach
using a strength as a source to assist a person to move toward their own recovery.
break confidentiality
the life of a member or another is at risk.
teachable moments
can occur when the member can't move forward in solving a problem or is stuck in a situation and
doesn't know what to do.
