PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM Q&A TESTED AND
APPROVED
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? --ANSWER--Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to
reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily
depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one
of the most effective means of treatment for substance abuse and co-
occurring mental health disorders.
What is the addictive process? --ANSWER--Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? --ANSWER--Dialectical
behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with
efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts.
Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders
and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns such
as self-harm and substance use.
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,What are recovery management skills? --ANSWER--Personal life
skills after treatment:After treatment, individuals must learn to
develop personal life skills, such as communication, empathy, and
interpersonal skills. These skills are important for repairing past
relationships, maintaining past relationships, and developing new
relationships.
What is a person centered service? --ANSWER--Peer support services
are always directed by the person participating in services
A consumer is strongly faith, based and looking for relative support
groups how could the peer support specialist use this information to
enhance their recovery? --ANSWER--Explore local faith based
support groups that closely resemble the consumers values and beliefs
A consumer, who recently moved into a new room and board
expressed concerns of relapse due to the roommates, engaging in
maladaptive coping mechanisms the consumer fears that the urges
may be too strong to resist and risk their recovery. How can the peer
support specialist support the consumer? --ANSWER--Assist
consumers in brainstorming problem, solving solutions that could
help them maintain their recovery
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, What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? --ANSWER--
1.Person driven
2many pathways
3holistic
4peer support,
5relational
6culture
7address trauma,
8strengths/responsibility,
9 respect,
10Hope.
Many correct answer on the exam start with what we do in our role
such as: --ANSWER--Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... --ANSWER--it is to speak with the doctor
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NEWLY MODIFIED EXAM Q&A TESTED AND
APPROVED
What is cognitive behavioral therapy CBT? --ANSWER--Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to
reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily
depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one
of the most effective means of treatment for substance abuse and co-
occurring mental health disorders.
What is the addictive process? --ANSWER--Introductory Phase
Maintenance phase
Disenchantment phase
Disaster phase
What is dialectic behavioral therapy DBT? --ANSWER--Dialectical
behavior therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that began with
efforts to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts.
Evidence suggests that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders
and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns such
as self-harm and substance use.
Page 1 of 29
,What are recovery management skills? --ANSWER--Personal life
skills after treatment:After treatment, individuals must learn to
develop personal life skills, such as communication, empathy, and
interpersonal skills. These skills are important for repairing past
relationships, maintaining past relationships, and developing new
relationships.
What is a person centered service? --ANSWER--Peer support services
are always directed by the person participating in services
A consumer is strongly faith, based and looking for relative support
groups how could the peer support specialist use this information to
enhance their recovery? --ANSWER--Explore local faith based
support groups that closely resemble the consumers values and beliefs
A consumer, who recently moved into a new room and board
expressed concerns of relapse due to the roommates, engaging in
maladaptive coping mechanisms the consumer fears that the urges
may be too strong to resist and risk their recovery. How can the peer
support specialist support the consumer? --ANSWER--Assist
consumers in brainstorming problem, solving solutions that could
help them maintain their recovery
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, What are the 10 guiding principles of recovery? --ANSWER--
1.Person driven
2many pathways
3holistic
4peer support,
5relational
6culture
7address trauma,
8strengths/responsibility,
9 respect,
10Hope.
Many correct answer on the exam start with what we do in our role
such as: --ANSWER--Help
Assist
Encourage
PSS never advice on less.... --ANSWER--it is to speak with the doctor
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