Peer Support Flashcard

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A peer you are supporting begins to develop an unhealthy dependency on you. What is the best way to handle this?

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Reinforce healthy boundaries while guiding them toward additional support systems

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A peer confides in you about experiencing severe anxiety but refuses professional help. What is the best approach?

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Respect their choice while gently exploring their concerns about professional help

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Which of the following best describes ‘motivational interviewing’ in peer support? A technique that pressures someone into changing their behavior, A method of guiding a person to recognize their own motivations for change, An approach where you tell someone exactly what they should do, A way to test whether a person is strong enough to handle challenges

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A method of guiding a person to recognize their own motivations for change

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A peer is angry and begins venting their frustrations toward you. What is the most effective response?

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Stay calm, acknowledge their feelings, and help them express their emotions constructively

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You suspect a peer is in an abusive relationship but they are not ready to acknowledge it. What should you do?

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Respect their autonomy while providing a safe space and resources for support

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What is ‘compassion fatigue’ in peer support, and how can it be managed?

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A form of exhaustion from excessive empathy; managed by self-care and setting limits

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A peer shares sensitive information with you but later regrets it and asks you to forget it. How should you respond?

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Acknowledge their feelings and reassure them of confidentiality, but remind them that trust is built on open conversations.

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In trauma-informed peer support, why is it important to avoid ‘trigger stacking’?

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It prevents overwhelming someone with multiple stressors at once

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A peer consistently ignores boundaries and expects constant availability from you. What is the most ethical response?

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Clearly communicate your limits while reaffirming their need for additional support systems

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In peer support, what is the difference between ‘sympathy’ and ‘empathy,’ and why does it matter?

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Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone, while empathy is understanding their experience—empathy fosters deeper connection.