CPSS Recovery Principles & Peer Support Practices 5

Question 1

What does 'non-linear recovery' mean in peer support practice?

Accepted Answer

Recovery does not follow a straight path and may include setbacks, plateaus, and changes in direction

Answer

Recovery is a unique, individual journey that rarely follows a straight line and may involve periods of progress, setback, and redirection.

Question 2

Which NC state agency oversees the certification of Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (NC DMHDDSUS)

Answer

NC DMHDDSUS oversees the training requirements and certification process for Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina.

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an appropriate use of peer specialist 'intentional disclosure'?

Accepted Answer

Briefly sharing a relevant personal experience to help a peer feel less alone, then redirecting to the peer's needs

Answer

Intentional disclosure is brief, purposeful, and refocused on the peer's experience rather than the specialist's own story.

Question 4

A peer specialist notices signs that a peer may be experiencing domestic violence. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Provide information about resources, ensure the peer feels supported, and follow mandatory reporting protocols as applicable

Answer

Peer specialists support safety by sharing resources, offering non-judgmental support, and following mandatory reporting requirements when applicable.

Question 5

What is the MAIN difference between 'peer support' and 'clinical therapy' in terms of the relationship?

Accepted Answer

Peer support is based on shared lived experience and mutuality, while therapy is a professional-to-client relationship

Answer

The defining feature of peer support is the use of shared lived experience and a mutual, non-hierarchical relationship.

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

CPSS Recovery Principles & Peer Support Practices 5