PSS - Certified Peer Support Specialist Recovery and Wellness Principles Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to SAMHSA's 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery, which concept emphasizes that individuals define their own life goals and design their unique paths towards these goals?

Accepted Answer

Person-Driven

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Holistic

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Hope

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Peer Support

Question 2

A peer you are supporting is creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). They are working on a section that identifies events and circumstances that might make them feel worse, such as an argument with family or receiving a large bill. Which component of the WRAP are they developing?

Accepted Answer

Stressors (or Triggers)

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Daily Maintenance Plan

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Crisis Plan

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Post-Crisis Plan

Question 3

Which of the following is a core component of the 'Holistic' principle of recovery as defined by SAMHSA?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that recovery encompasses an individual's whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community.

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Focusing solely on clinical treatment and medication.

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The belief that recovery is a real and tangible possibility.

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Relying exclusively on the support of other peers with lived experience.

Question 4

A Peer Support Specialist is working with someone who wants to improve their sense of connection and belonging. They decide to work on building a network of supportive friends and family. Which of SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness are they primarily focusing on?

Accepted Answer

Social

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Emotional

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Environmental

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Occupational

Question 5

A peer shares with their specialist that they feel they are finally starting to believe that getting well and achieving their goals is possible. This newfound belief is a powerful motivator for them. This directly illustrates which of SAMHSA's Guiding Principles of Recovery?

Accepted Answer

Hope

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Respect

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Many Pathways

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Strengths/Responsibility

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the principle of being 'Person-Driven' in the context of recovery and wellness?

Accepted Answer

The individual determines their own path, defines their goals, and makes choices about their treatment and life.

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The Peer Support Specialist creates a detailed recovery plan for the individual.

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The individual's family dictates the goals and services they should receive.

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The recovery process must follow a specific, medically-approved linear model.