CRC Recovery Capital & Strengths 3

Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'recovery capital accrual' over time?

Accepted Answer

A client progressively rebuilding relationships, employment, and housing as recovery lengthens

Answer

Recovery capital accrual refers to the gradual accumulation of resources across multiple life domains as the person sustains their recovery journey.

Question 2

A client describes their sobriety as feeling 'white-knuckle' with no joy or purpose. From a recovery capital perspective, what is most likely lacking?

Accepted Answer

Spiritual or meaningful engagement capital that provides purpose and motivation

Answer

A lack of meaning, purpose, or spiritual connection represents a deficit in the wellness and values dimension of recovery capital that sustains motivation beyond abstinence.

Question 3

According to William White's recovery capital framework, what distinguishes 'personal' from 'family/social' recovery capital?

Accepted Answer

Personal capital resides within the individual; family/social capital comes from relationships and social networks

Answer

White's model distinguishes personal capital (internal assets like health, coping skills, values) from family/social capital (external support from relationships and networks).

Question 4

A client's employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that covers counseling sessions. In recovery capital terms, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Community capital

Answer

An EAP is an environmental resource provided by the community (workplace) that supports recovery, classifying it as community capital.

Question 5

During a strengths inventory, a client reluctantly mentions they kept a journal throughout active addiction. How should the recovery coach respond?

Accepted Answer

Recognize journaling as a coping skill and existing asset that can be built upon in recovery

Answer

Journaling represents a self-regulation and reflective coping skill — an existing human capital strength the coach should affirm and expand.

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test

(CRC) Certified Recovery Coach Practice Test

CRC Recovery Capital & Strengths 3