Skills
Motivational Interviewing is considered an evidenced-based practice that works best with individuals experiencing what?
Ambivalence about change
"Getting your daughter back from foster care and being the parent you want to be is so important to you that you're willing to do anything," is what type of reflection?
Values
Sharing your story is a process with many pieces such as: what happened, recovery, hope, resilience, courage, perseverance, and advocacy. What would the final piece be?
Future dreams and possibilities
The name of the most recent edition of a diagnosis manual that is used to provide a common language for individuals, caregivers, and clinicians to communicate about disorders.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th edition
Peer supporter is not considered the expert; the individual seeking services is.
True or False
TRUE
If someone is experiencing a mixed mood that impacts mood, emotions, and behavior, what would a PRS do?
Sit with the individual and support then by listening to how they are feeling and talking about what they would like to do to feel better.
One key attribute of demonstrating Cultural Humility includes:
To be "other-oriented"
One important part that should be included in sharing a story would be:
turning points
What is the type of eating disorder where one eats excessive amounts of food in a short period of time, but does not try to compensate for this behavior with exercise or purging?
Binge-eating Disorder
What is a "legal document to direct your future health care if you become incapable of making an informed decision about your care?"
Advance Directive
What is the name of the process that helps a peer supporter sort through the complexity of an ethical situation and serves as an aid in determining the best course of action that one might take in that situation?
Ethical Decision-Making Guide
When an individual decides they want to do something for their recovery, their decision ought to be respected and providers should make reasonable efforts to assist. This is an example of what model?
The Recovery Model
Personal resilience is built by:
Learning from the past and overcoming challenges
Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury may have multiple/diverse symptoms. Which one of the following would a a PRS provide support for?
Emotional
What is the name for the practices that are considered to show promise for helping people receiving services?
Emerging practices
In the use of Motivational Interviewing, there are some specific tools used for engaging an individual. The acronym is OARS. What does it stand for?
Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summary
If the individual whom a PRS is supporting asks the PRS for money, what would be an example of a clear, appropriate boundary?
"We do not loan or accept money in this position. Tell me more about what you need and I may be able to offer some resources."
In advocacy work, it is important that CHOICE is evident in recovery environments in what way?
Treat the individual like you believe the person can shape their own future
According to SAMHSA, the challenge known as Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is considered a:
Brain disease
If a person has a stable job and family life, it means they do not struggle with alcohol or drugs.
True or False?
False
What might a PRS do if they noticed the individual they were supporting was experiencing an alternate reality?
Provide a safe environment and calming tone
Peer Recovery Specialist Ethics are:
A code of conduct that guides actions as a profession
Sharing our story is an effective way of explaining recovery to others. What is a positive way of stating this?
I am not what I have done, I am what I have overcome.
PTSD can occur in anyone who lived through a traumatic event.
True or False?
TRUE
How does a peer supporter need to respond when the individual they are supporting reports: "feeling tense, afraid, jumpy, or constantly "on alert," having difficulty with employment, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and/or difficulty managing emotions and going numb?"
Offer kind, supportive, and encouraging discussion