CPSS Self-Care Strategies 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes 'vicarious resilience' in the context of peer support work?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing positive personal growth through witnessing others' recovery

Answer

Vicarious resilience refers to the positive transformation that helping professionals experience by witnessing the strength and recovery of those they serve.

Question 2

A peer support specialist has been feeling increasingly irritable at home and unable to sleep after difficult work situations. These are MOST likely signs of:

Accepted Answer

Work-related stress requiring self-care intervention

Answer

Irritability and sleep disruption that correlate with difficult work situations are classic signs of work-related stress that self-care strategies can address.

Question 3

Mindfulness practices benefit peer support specialists primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Improving present-moment awareness and reducing reactivity

Answer

Mindfulness improves present-moment awareness and reduces emotional reactivity, helping specialists respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically to stress.

Question 4

Which statement about self-care and the peer support role is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Self-care is a professional ethical responsibility, not optional

Answer

Self-care is an ethical responsibility for peer support specialists because neglecting it compromises their capacity to provide safe and effective support.

Question 5

A peer support specialist is struggling with a personal relapse. The FIRST self-care action they should take is:

Accepted Answer

Seek personal support from their own treatment team or support network

Answer

Seeking personal support from their own treatment team or support network addresses their immediate need for care and safety.

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(CPSS) Certified North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

CPSS Self-Care Strategies 3