PSS Skills and Qualities 3

Question 1

A peer specialist is supporting someone who just relapsed after months of sobriety. Which response BEST reflects a non-judgmental stance?

Accepted Answer

'A relapse is a common part of many people's recovery journey; what can we learn from this?'

Answer

A non-judgmental stance treats relapse as information and an opportunity for learning rather than a moral failure.

Question 2

Cultural humility in peer support PRIMARILY means:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining an ongoing, self-reflective stance that acknowledges the limits of one's cultural knowledge

Answer

Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and openness rather than achieving a fixed level of cultural knowledge.

Question 3

Which skill helps a peer specialist support a peer in identifying their OWN goals rather than adopting goals suggested by the care team?

Accepted Answer

Person-centered goal facilitation

Answer

Person-centered goal facilitation ensures the peer's own values, strengths, and priorities drive the recovery plan rather than external agendas.

Question 4

A peer specialist notices they are feeling burned out and emotionally exhausted after several difficult sessions. The BEST action is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision and practice regular self-care to sustain effectiveness

Answer

Peer specialists must practice self-care and use supervision to address burnout, as their own wellness directly affects their ability to support others.

Question 5

The ability to remain present and regulate one's own emotions during a peer's crisis is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Emotional regulation and grounding

Answer

Emotional regulation and grounding allow the peer specialist to stay calm and effective without being overwhelmed by the peer's distress.

(PSS) Certified Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(PSS) Certified Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

PSS Skills and Qualities 3