CPE Crisis Intervention and Support Flashcards

A peer educator notices a classmate showing signs of an eating disorder. The most appropriate response is to:

Answer: Express concern privately and share available campus resources

A private, caring conversation that shares resources is the most supportive and appropriate peer educator response to suspected eating disorders.

Which of the following is NOT within the scope of a peer educator's role during a crisis?

Answer: Diagnosing the individual with a mental health condition

Diagnosis is the exclusive role of licensed mental health professionals; peer educators support, refer, and follow up but never diagnose.

When debriefing after a difficult peer support encounter, the purpose is to:

Answer: Process emotions, identify lessons learned, and reinforce self-care

Debriefing helps peer educators process the emotional weight of difficult encounters and extract learning points in a safe, supervised setting.

The CARE model used in some peer education programs stands for:

Answer: Connect, Assess, Refer, Evaluate

The CARE model (Connect, Assess, Refer, Evaluate) provides a structured framework for peer educators to respond to peers in distress.

Why is it important for peer educators to know mandatory reporting laws in their state?

Answer: So they understand when confidentiality must be broken to protect safety

Mandatory reporting laws specify conditions under which confidentiality must be broken, and peer educators need this knowledge to act ethically and legally.

After successfully connecting a peer in crisis to professional help, the peer educator should:

Answer: Continue monitoring from a distance and check in appropriately while respecting boundaries

Following up shows genuine care and helps ensure the peer maintained the professional connection, while respecting their boundaries and autonomy.