Core Competencies
SAMHSA
SAMHSA
Core Competencies must evolve over time.
True or False
True
The belief that BLANK is BLANK for all who experience psychiatric, traumatic, or substance use challenges is fundamental to the practice of peer support.
recovery is possible
What website can you find the Arkansas Peer Code of Ethics and the Ethics Complaint Form?
What are the main requirements to become a Peer Recovery Specialist?
Have a GED or High School diploma
Be at least 18 years old
Have a minimum of 2 years of recovery from SUD and/or MHD
Have a minimum of2 years of abstinence from illicit drugs and alcohol
Have not committed a sexual offense or murder or have any active warrants.
What is the danger of the Impact of Illness phase?
The danger is that the person will redefine their identity in illness/substance use terminology. This will automatically limit her future.
BLANK BLANK have the potential to guide delivery and promote best practices in peer support.
Core Competencies
How many core values have been ratified by peer supporters across the country as the core ethical guidelines for peer support practice?
12
You MUST sign your name on submitted ethical complaints?
True or False
True
According to the Declaration of Peer roles, name two of the four things that are listed as things peer specialist should avoid wherever possible.
Wearing name tags or badges
Meeting with desks between us
Having individual/staff-only areas when not necessary.
Visibly carrying around lots of keys
What is the danger of the "Life is Limited" phase?
The danger is that the person will have identified so strongly with the negative stigma of the illness/SUD that he cannot see any possibility.
What is SAMHSA's definition of recovery?
Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.
Belief that recovery is possible brings hope to
those feeling hopeless. Hope is the catalyst of
recovery for many people.
Peer Supporters are hopeful.
We have 4 reasons why we have a code of ethics. Name 2
There are three essential areas of focus for peer to peer support, found in the deceleration of peer roles, what are they?
1. Mutual peer support
2. Change agent
3 Remaining "in" but not "of" the system.
What is the danger in the "Change is Possible" phase?
The danger is that she will be afraid or discouraged to take the necessary risks. And she may remain in the “Life Is Limited” stage.
SAMHSA has identified four major dimensions that support a life in recovery. What are they?
1. Health
2. Home
3. Purpose
4. Community
Belief that recovery is possible brings hope to
those feeling hopeless. Hope is the catalyst of
recovery for many people.
Peer Supporters are open-minded
Why do we have a complaint process?
1. Protect Peers
2. Promote accountability
3. Build trust
According to the Peer Recovery Specialist description list three things Peer Recovery Specialist CAN do.
Identifying goals
Assisting with treatment planning
Coaching life skills
Referring to resources
Conducting recovery groups
Assisting with discharge planning
Conducting individual sessions
Transporting to the doctor's office/pharmacy/appointments/etc.
What is the danger in the "Commitment to Change" phase?
The danger is that he will not gain the skills, resources and support that he needs to do what he wants to do. And he may become frustrated and give up.
Core Competencies for peer workers reflect certain foundational principles. They are:
1. Recovery Oriented
2. Person Centered
3.Voluntary
4. Relationship-Focused
5. Trauma-Informed
What are the 12 core values that have been ratified by peer supporters across the country?
1. Peer support is voluntary
2. Peer supporters are hopeful
3. Peer supports are open minded
4. Peer supporters are empathetic
5. Peer supports are respectful
6. Peer supporters facilitate change
7. Peer supporters are honest and direct
8. Peer support is mutual and reciprocal
9. Peer support is equally shared power
10. Peer support is strengths-focused
11. Peer support is transparent
12. Peer support is person-driven
How many principles do the the Arkansas core Code of Ethics have?
1. Personal Recovery
2. Recovery Story
3. Respectful Services
4. Confidentiality
5. Conduct
6. Professional Development
7. Resolving ethical concerns
According to the Peer Recovery Specialist Description, list three things a Peer Recovery Specialists CANNOT do.
Therapy
Medication management
Psychosocial evaluations
Diagnostic assessment
Psychiatry services
Therapy groups
What is the dangers in the "Action for Change" phase?
The danger is that she will begin to doubt her ability to function on her own and to take responsibility for her own actions.