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Massachusetts Certified Peer SpecialistExam Graded A+
________ ___________ is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and
respect for, the rights of those who use drugs - ANSWER-harm reduction
__________ ______________ is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at
reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. - ANSWER-harm reduction
____________ is the shared values, behaviors, traditions, customs, symbols, history,
and ways of thinking/living of a group of people - ANSWER-culture
____________________ is the acronym for the six questions to ask when preparing a
recovery story - ANSWER-RAPTOR
* The three critical elements to exploring cross-cultural partnerships are:
1.) learning about _________
2.) learning about _________
3.) learning about ________ - ANSWER-yourself, cultures, individuals
* What are the two parts of Human Experience language?
1.) ___________ language
2.) ____________ language - ANSWER-person first, everyday non-clinical
Change may bring up some difficult emotions in people such as: - ANSWER-sadness,
loss, guilt, embarrassment, defensiveness, anger, anxiety, fear, resistance,
defensiveness, etc
Describe three differences between a hopelessness story and a recovery story -
ANSWER-1. a recovery story has an emphasis on hope and moving forward while a
hopelessness story does not
2. a recovery story is intended for the benefit of others while a hopelessness story is not
3. a recovery story may share graphic detail for the sake of emphasizing the bad while a
recovery story looks to avoid sharing those details for the benefit of others
Describe why unlearning is so important - ANSWER-unlearning is important because it
chips away at old negative belief-based barriers and creates the foundation to be more
receptive to positive messages
DISMARM is a tool used in ________ recovery - ANSWER-SMART
Explain a CPSs role in assessing where someone is at, or determining what they need -
ANSWER-it is not the job of a CPS to assess where someone is at, rather it is the job of
a CPS to follow the lead of the person they are supporting
, Explain the relationship between fears and comfort zones. - ANSWER-Comfort zones
are spaces where fear or unpredictability is minimized due to familiarity
For each of the key elements of cross-cultural partnering, identify at least two questions
you might ask yourself? - ANSWER-Self: what biases do I have? What privileges do I
benefit from? How have these biases and privileges affected me world-view?
Culture: What discrimination have people of this culture commonly experienced? What
language might exist? What am I doing to learn more about this culture?
Individual: How does this person relate to their culture? How am I avoiding assumptions
about what I think I know? What am I doing to learn about this person's beliefs?
Give at least 2 examples of the types of discrimination that people might have faced in
the mental health system based on their race, sexual orientation, or gender identity -
ANSWER-- people of certain races may have been stereotyped by mental health
professionals due to their own biases
- trans and non-binary folks could have been intentionally misgendered and belittled for
their identities
Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect
for, the rights of those who ________ __________ - ANSWER-use substances
How does change happen?
1.) by being in a position that gives you ______/ ________________
2.) By ________ with people with power/abilities who can help make changes
3.) By using your _______________ to establish relationships that can help facilitate the
changes that need to be made
4.) By emphasizing the ________ of your _________ - ANSWER-power/abilities to
make changes, allying, lived experience, worthiness, cause
How does the moving through fear tool relate to one or more of the 3 Core
Competencies? - ANSWER-peer support --> it assists in the facilitation of a non-
coercive and supportive conversation.
change agent --> provides the foundation to an opportunity to choose to create change
How does validation ft in with a mutual relationship? - ANSWER-validating someone is
a way to avoid going straight into a problem-solving role
How is fueling dissatisfaction different than problem solving? - ANSWER-while problem
soling works to address a particular problem, fueling dissatisfaction works to explore
one's life and fan tiny flames of discomfort in hopes of building energy to move forward
How is the "fueling dissatisfaction tool" different from all other CPS tools? - ANSWER-it
is the only tool where the CPS is attempting to support a person by offering an
opportunity to get in touch with their feelings of discomfort
How many ethics exists within the CPS Code of ethics? - ANSWER-14
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