CRSS Practice Quiz

A short test of your knowledge about topics on the exam

Recovery is best described as:

A process of personal growth and self-discovery

The concept of “self-determination” in recovery means:

The client decides on their own treatment and recovery plan

What does “peer support” refer to in the recovery support practice?

Individuals with lived experience supporting others through shared experiences and understanding

A critical element of effective recovery is the individuals

ability to gain resilience and coping skills over time.

Working definition of recovery

A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life, and strive to reach their full potential

What are SAMHSA's four major dimensions that support a life in recovery

Health, Home, Purpose, Community

SAMHSA’s 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery

Hope, Person-Driven, Many Pathways, Holistic, Peer Support, Relational, Culture, Addresses Trauma, Strength/Responsibility, Respect

Hope

The belief that recovery is real provides essential and motivating message of better future

Person-Driven

Self-determination and self-direction is the foundation of recovery

Recovery occurs via many pathways

Individuals are unique with distinct needs, strengths, preferences, goals, culture, and backgrounds— including trauma experience — that affect and determine their pathway(s) to recovery.

Recovery is holistic

Recovery encompasses an individual’s whole life, including mind, body, spirit, and community.

Recovery is supported by peers and allies

Peers encourage and engage other peers and provide each other with vital sense of belongings supportive relationships, valued roles and community.

Recovery is supported through relationships and social networks

Presence and involvement of people who believe in the person's ability to recover offering hope, support and encouragement and suggests strategies and resources for change.

Recovery is culturally-based and influenced

Culture and cultural background in all of its diverse representations—including values, traditions, and beliefs—are keys in determining a person’s journey and unique pathway to recovery.

Recovery is supported by addressing trauma

Services and support should be trauma-informed to foster trust and safety.

Recovery involves individual, family, and community strengths and responsibility

Individuals, families, and communities have strengths and resources that serve as a foundation for recovery.

What does it mean that recovery is based on respect?

Valuing the rights, dignity, and lived experience of people in recovery.

What is recovery support

The process of giving and receiving non-clinical assistance to help facilitate the process of recovery; recovery support is provided by an individual with lived experience

Recovery Support Specialist

A person with lived experience in mental health recovery who help others with psychiatric or substance use conditions on their recovery journey in and is paid for his/her services

System level Advocacy:

Systemic advocacy involves working for long-term social change to make sure legislation, policies and practices support people’s rights and interests.

Define self-advocacy

Self-advocacy is the act of speaking up for oneself and one's interests.

What is the key in promoting individual choices and self determination

Provide support and encouragement rather than definite answers. the person served must have ownership of the process

Advance Directives

A written legal statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.

Power of Attorney for Health Care :

An individual that can direct both individual's mental health treatment and other medical care

What is Person-First Language?

Putting the person before their condition, focusing on their identity rather than their disability or health status.

What are the 8 dimensions of wellness?

emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial