CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST CORE COMPETENCIES COVERED Domain Item Description 1.1 Believes that recovery is an individual journey with many paths and is possible for all 1.2 Believes in and respects people’s rights to make informed decisions about their lives 1.3 Believes that personal growth and change are possible 1.4 Believes in the importance of empathy and listening to others 1.6 Believes in the importance of self-awareness and self-care 1.7 Believes in lifelong learning and personal development 1.10 Believes in the healing power of healthy relationships 2.3 Knowledge of the basic neuroscience of mental health and addiction 2.5
Knowledge that recovery and wellness involves the integration of the whole person, including spirituality; physical, vocational, and emotional health; sexuality; gender identity; and community Knowledge of trauma and its impact on the recovery process Knowledge of person-centered care principles Knowledge of strengths-based planning for recovery Knowledge of the impact of internalized stigma and shame
2.6 2.7 2.8
2.10 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
Knowledge of ethics and boundaries
Knowledge of the scope of practice of a certified peer specialist
Knowledge of confidentiality standards
Knowledge of ways to encourage safe, trauma-sensitive environments, relationships, and interactions
3.6 4.1 4.7 4.8
Knowledge of appropriate use of self-disclosure
Ability to bring an outlook on peer support that inspires hope and recovery
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to draw out a person’s perspective, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges
4.9 4.10 4.12 4.15
Ability to recognize and affirm a person’s strengths Ability to foster engagement in recovery
Ability to facilitate and support a person to find and utilize resources Ability to set, communicate, and respect personal boundaries of self and others Ability to utilize own recovery experience and skillfully share to benefit others Ability to foster the person’s self-advocacy and provide advocacy when requested by the person
4.16
4.18
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