CPE CPE Crisis Intervention and Support

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a peer educator during a mental health crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

Connect the person to professional help immediately

Answer

Peer educators are trained to stabilize the situation and bridge the individual to qualified professional resources, not to serve as therapists.

Question 2

Which acronym is commonly used in peer education programs to assess suicide risk during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

IS PATH WARM

Answer

IS PATH WARM (Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, Mood changes) is a widely used warning sign framework.

Question 3

When a peer discloses information suggesting they may harm themselves, the peer educator should first:

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify campus or community emergency services if imminent danger exists

Answer

Imminent danger overrides confidentiality, and peer educators must escalate to emergency services or trained counselors right away.

Question 4

Active listening during a crisis primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

Reflecting feelings and asking open-ended questions

Answer

Active listening means demonstrating empathy by reflecting what the person feels and encouraging them to share more through open-ended questions.

Question 5

A 'warm handoff' in crisis peer education refers to:

Accepted Answer

Personally introducing a peer in distress to a professional counselor

Answer

A warm handoff means the peer educator physically accompanies or directly connects the person in distress to a professional, ensuring continuity of care.

CPE - Certified Peer Educator Practice Test

CPE - Certified Peer Educator Practice Test

CPE CPE Crisis Intervention and Support