Applying Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work Test

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Question 1 of 51

1. Question

What is the main purpose of using lived experience in peer work? Single Choice

To share personal stories for sympathy
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To inspire hope and support others in their recovery journey
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To discuss personal trauma in detail
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To replace professional therapy
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Question 2 of 51

2. Question

Which principle best describes recovery-oriented practice? Single Choice

Focus on illness and treatment
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Belief that recovery is possible and self-directed
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Prioritising diagnosis over empowerment
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Avoiding community participation
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Question 3 of 51

3. Question

In mental health peer work, the term mutuality means: Single Choice

Having identical experiences to the client
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Creating a relationship based on shared understanding and respect
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Offering clinical advice to peers
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Avoiding emotional connection
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Question 4 of 51

4. Question

Why is it important to follow organisational policies about disclosure? Single Choice

To control what others say about you
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To ensure sharing lived experience is safe, appropriate, and ethical
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To limit transparency and communication
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To avoid supervision
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Question 5 of 51

5. Question

What is the primary focus when sharing your lived experience? Single Choice

Your personal healing
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Supporting the recovery and empowerment of others
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Releasing emotions and stress
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Expressing frustration with services
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Question 6 of 51

6. Question

Which of the following best describes professional boundaries? Single Choice

Building close friendships with clients
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Keeping relationships safe, respectful, and within role limits
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Sharing all personal details to build trust
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Avoiding communication with clients
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Question 7 of 51

7. Question

When preparing to share a personal story, you should: Single Choice

Focus on challenges and trauma
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Include other people’s experiences for context
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Highlight recovery and lessons learned
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Speak without preparation
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Question 8 of 51

8. Question

What does the principle of cultural safety mean? Single Choice

Avoiding cultural topics
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Valuing and respecting cultural identity and beliefs
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Using only Western medical models
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Teaching clients about your own culture
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Question 9 of 51

9. Question

Which statement reflects a trauma-informed approach? Single Choice

Encouraging people to retell trauma for healing
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Focusing only on symptoms
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Recognising trauma’s impact and avoiding re-traumatisation
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Ignoring emotional triggers
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Question 10 of 51

10. Question

Which is the best example of a purposeful use of lived experience? Single Choice

Sharing your story to gain sympathy
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Explaining how you navigated recovery to encourage hope
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Talking about your trauma in every session
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Using your story to correct staff behaviour
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Question 11 of 51

11. Question

Why is self-care essential in peer work? Single Choice

To avoid connecting with others
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To maintain emotional health and sustainable practice
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To replace supervision
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To limit engagement with clients
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Question 12 of 51

12. Question

Which of the following could be a sign of vicarious trauma? Single Choice

Feeling energised after work
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Emotional exhaustion from hearing others’ trauma
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Improved concentration
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Increased motivation
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Question 13 of 51

13. Question

What is the role of supervision in peer work? Single Choice

To discipline employees
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To provide support, feedback, and guidance for safe practice
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To monitor attendance
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To limit independence
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Question 14 of 51

14. Question

Why is reflective practice important? Single Choice

It helps nurses write reports
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It ensures continuous learning and improvement
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It replaces formal training
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It allows venting without accountability
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Question 15 of 51

15. Question

Which of the following is an example of maintaining confidentiality? Single Choice

Sharing a client’s story in supervision
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Discussing a client’s situation with friends
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Posting about a client on social media
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Talking about clients during breaks
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Question 16 of 51

16. Question

What is a social determinant of mental health? Single Choice

Personal resilience
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Access to education, housing, and employment
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Personality traits
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Clinical diagnosis
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Question 17 of 51

17. Question

Peer work supports recovery-oriented care by: Single Choice

Giving clinical advice
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Building hope, trust, and empowerment through shared experience
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Following medical treatment plans only
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Focusing on illness management alone
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Question 18 of 51

18. Question

When should a peer worker seek supervision or debriefing? Single Choice

Only after serious incidents
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Whenever emotional impact or uncertainty arises in the role
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Only if the manager requests it
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Every six months
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Question 19 of 51

19. Question

A personal wellness plan should include: Single Choice

Triggers, coping strategies, and supports
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Colleagues’ private information
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Clinical assessment forms
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Service policies
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Question 20 of 51

20. Question

What is the main outcome of using lived experience effectively? Single Choice

Increased authority over clients
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Building connection, reducing stigma, and inspiring recovery
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Collecting data on mental illness
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Promoting organisational hierarchy
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Question 21 of 51

21. Question

The purpose of applying lived experience in peer work is to: Multiple Answers

Inspire hope and empowerment in others
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Encourage self-determination and recovery
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Focus solely on your own healing
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Model resilience and positive coping strategies
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Question 22 of 51

22. Question

Core values of peer work include: Multiple Answers

Mutuality
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Respect
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Authority
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Authenticity
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Question 23 of 51

23. Question

When preparing to share your personal story, you should: Multiple Answers

Consider the purpose and audience
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Focus on recovery and what helped you
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Include other people’s experiences without consent
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Choose a level of disclosure that feels safe
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Question 24 of 51

24. Question

Safe disclosure means: Multiple Answers

Sharing in line with organisational policy
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Revealing information only when it benefits others
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Avoiding supervision
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Maintaining privacy and professional boundaries
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Question 25 of 51

25. Question

Which of the following are examples of recovery-oriented principles? Multiple Answers

Hope
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Self-determination
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Power and control
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Connectedness
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Question 26 of 51

26. Question

Effective peer relationships are built on: Multiple Answers

Shared understanding and lived experience
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Judgement-free communication
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Dependence on the peer worker
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Equality and respect
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Question 27 of 51

27. Question

A peer worker demonstrates trauma-informed practice by: Multiple Answers

Recognising signs of trauma
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Providing safety and empowerment
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Forcing people to talk about their trauma
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Resisting re-traumatisation through sensitive communication
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Question 28 of 51

28. Question

Professional boundaries help to: Multiple Answers

Keep relationships safe and ethical
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Prevent over-involvement
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Encourage emotional dependency
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Protect the wellbeing of both peer and consumer
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Question 29 of 51

29. Question

Examples of the social determinants of health include: Multiple Answers

Education and employment
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Access to housing and healthcare
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Cultural and social inclusion
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Type of diagnosis
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Question 30 of 51

30. Question

Peer workers reduce stigma by: Multiple Answers

Challenging stereotypes
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Sharing recovery stories that inspire hope
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Promoting discrimination
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Supporting community awareness
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Question 31 of 51

31. Question

Which actions align with ethical peer practice? Multiple Answers

Respecting privacy and confidentiality
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Seeking consent before sharing information
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Acting within your scope of practice
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Ignoring organisational policy
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Question 32 of 51

32. Question

Examples of reflective practice include: Multiple Answers

Reviewing your responses to a difficult interaction
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Seeking supervision to discuss challenges
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Evaluating what worked well and what didn’t
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Repeating the same approach without adjustment
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Question 33 of 51

33. Question

To maintain emotional safety in peer work, you should: Multiple Answers

Debrief after challenging sessions
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Monitor your own triggers and stress levels
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Ignore emotional responses
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Access supervision or peer support when needed
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Question 34 of 51

34. Question

Which of the following demonstrate self-care in peer work? Multiple Answers

Creating a wellness plan
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Maintaining work–life balance
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Using mindfulness or relaxation techniques
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Avoiding supervision and reflection
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Question 35 of 51

35. Question

The impact of lived experience on others can include: Multiple Answers

Promoting connection and trust
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Encouraging self-advocacy
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Increasing feelings of isolation
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Offering validation and understanding
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Question 36 of 51

36. Question

When faced with an ethical dilemma, peer workers should: Multiple Answers

Refer to organisational policy and peer work values
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Seek supervision or guidance
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Make an independent decision without consultation
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Reflect on potential impacts on all parties
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Question 37 of 51

37. Question

Examples of maintaining confidentiality include: Multiple Answers

Discussing cases only in supervision
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Storing notes securely
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Sharing client details with family without consent
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Following privacy legislation and workplace procedures
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Question 38 of 51

38. Question

Which statements describe vicarious trauma? Multiple Answers

Emotional impact from hearing others’ trauma
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Can develop gradually over time
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Is a sign of personal weakness
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Requires proactive self-care and supervision
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Question 39 of 51

39. Question

Peer supervision helps to: Multiple Answers

Provide accountability and emotional support
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Strengthen professional boundaries
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Replace team meetings
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Develop self-awareness and reflective skills
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Question 40 of 51

40. Question

Responsible use of lived experience means: Multiple Answers

Sharing stories that promote hope and recovery
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Recognising the effect on others and self
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Disclosing everything for transparency
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Using your experience in line with policy and purpose
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Question 41 of 51

41. Question

Fill the Gaps

Peer work is based on the purposeful use of BLANK 1 of 1 experience to support others in recovery.

Peer work is based on the purposeful use of Fill in the blank 1 of 1 experience to support others in recovery.

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Question 42 of 51

42. Question

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The philosophy of peer work is grounded in the principles of BLANK 1 of 1-oriented practice.

The philosophy of peer work is grounded in the principles of Fill in the blank 1 of 1 -oriented practice.

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Question 43 of 51

43. Question

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The value of mutuality means building relationships based on BLANK 1 of 1 understanding and respect.

The value of mutuality means building relationships based on Fill in the blank 1 of 1 understanding and respect.

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Question 44 of 51

44. Question

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When sharing personal stories, peer workers must always maintain appropriate professional BLANK 1 of 1.

When sharing personal stories, peer workers must always maintain appropriate professional Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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Question 45 of 51

45. Question

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Safe disclosure requires following organisational BLANK 1 of 1 and gaining consent when necessary.

Safe disclosure requires following organisational Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and gaining consent when necessary.

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Question 46 of 51

46. Question

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A trauma-informed approach focuses on safety, empowerment, and avoiding BLANK 1 of 1 of clients.

A trauma-informed approach focuses on safety, empowerment, and avoiding Fill in the blank 1 of 1 of clients.

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Question 47 of 51

47. Question

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Self-care strategies and supervision help prevent BLANK 1 of 1 trauma.

Self-care strategies and supervision help prevent Fill in the blank 1 of 1 trauma.

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Question 48 of 51

48. Question

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Reflective practice allows peer workers to review their actions and identify areas for professional BLANK 1 of 1.

Reflective practice allows peer workers to review their actions and identify areas for professional Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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Question 49 of 51

49. Question

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A personal BLANK 1 of 1 plan outlines triggers, coping strategies, and supports to maintain wellbeing.

A personal Fill in the blank 1 of 1 plan outlines triggers, coping strategies, and supports to maintain wellbeing.

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Question 50 of 51

50. Question

Fill the Gaps

Peer workers must always act within their role BLANK 1 of 1 and uphold duty of care.

Peer workers must always act within their role Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and uphold duty of care.

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Question 51 of 51

51. Question

Match the Term to the Definition