Peer Support Specialist Certification Questions and Correct Answers 2025/2026

Peer Support Specialist Certification Questions and Correct Answers 2025/2026 How does SAMHSA define recovery? a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential What are the 9 recovery values? Hope, Individuality, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination, Meaningful life, Respect, Peer support, Community focus, Advocacy Mnemonic device for remembering SAMHSA's 12 Peer Support Core Competencies Carol supports lived experiences, personalizes plans, references skills, manages crisis, communicates as a team and leader, and grows.What are the core skills of motivational interviewing? OARS skills: Open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summary Trauma is experience(s) which cause what? lasting psychological harm