CRSS Mentoring and Education 3

Question 1

A recovery support specialist is asked to provide psychoeducation about medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The MOST appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Share accurate, stigma-free information and encourage questions while noting that prescribing decisions are made by medical providers

Answer

RSS can provide factual, non-stigmatizing education about MAT while deferring clinical and prescribing decisions to licensed providers.

Question 2

The concept of 'role modeling' in peer mentoring is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating recovery behaviors and attitudes through one's own actions and choices

Answer

Role modeling involves authentic demonstration of recovery values and behaviors, which can inspire and guide mentees.

Question 3

When a mentee expresses frustration about being required to attend educational workshops, the BEST motivational approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore how the workshops might connect to the mentee's personal goals and values

Answer

Linking requirements to personal goals uses motivational interviewing principles to increase intrinsic motivation.

Question 4

In peer mentoring, 'reciprocal learning' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A dynamic in which both mentor and mentee gain knowledge and insight from the relationship

Answer

Peer relationships are mutually enriching; mentors often report growing in their own recovery as a result of mentoring others.

Question 5

A culturally responsive mentor working with someone from a collectivist cultural background should:

Accepted Answer

Recognize that family and community may play a central role in the mentee's recovery and education goals

Answer

Culturally responsive mentoring honors each person's cultural context, including the role of family and community in their recovery.

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test