CRC Mentoring & Education 2

Question 1

A recovery coach is mentoring a client who keeps missing scheduled check-ins. Which response best models a mentoring approach?

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's barriers to attendance collaboratively

Answer

Collaborative exploration of barriers respects client autonomy and maintains the therapeutic alliance.

Question 2

Which educational method is most effective when teaching a newly recovering person about relapse warning signs?

Accepted Answer

Interactive discussion using personal examples from the client's experience

Answer

Interactive, personalized discussion increases engagement and retention of psychoeducational content.

Question 3

When mentoring a peer in early recovery, a coach should primarily draw on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Lived recovery experience and empathic listening

Answer

Recovery coaches leverage lived experience and empathy rather than clinical authority.

Question 4

A client asks their recovery coach to teach them about medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The coach's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide accurate, unbiased information and refer to a prescribing clinician for decisions

Answer

Coaches provide education and referral, not clinical prescriptions or personal bias.

Question 5

In a group mentoring setting, a recovery coach notices one participant dominating the conversation. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Use facilitation techniques to invite quieter members to share

Answer

Effective group facilitation ensures all voices are heard and participation is balanced.

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test