CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST CORE COMPETENCIES COVERED Domain Item Description 1.1 Believes in that recovery is an individual journey with many paths and is possible for all 1.3 Believes that personal growth and change are possible 1.4 Believes in the importance of empathy and listening to others 2.7 Knowledge of person-centered care principles 2.8 Knowledge of strengths-based planning for recovery 3.5 Knowledge of ways to encourage safe, trauma-sensitive environments, relationships, and interactions 4.1 Ability to bring an outlook on peer support that inspires hope and recovery 4.4 Ability to assist people in exploring life choices and the outcomes of those choices 4.6 Ability to listen and understand with accuracy to the person’s perspective and experience 4.7 Effective written and verbal communication skills 4.8 Ability to draw out a person’s perspective, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges 4.9 Ability to recognize and affirm a person’s strengths 4.10 Ability to foster engagement in recovery
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