Which statement is not true?

Which statement is not true?

• A. Peer Support Specialists must always make decisions & choices for those we serve.
• B. Peer Support Specialists need to be good at seeing the strengths of the people they serve and other staff.
• C. Peer Support Specialists need to be responsible and accountable.
• D. Peer Support Specialists need to be resourceful.

Answer: (A)

Empowerment and supporting self-determination means guiding rather than deciding for the people we serve. Peer Support Specialists should help people explore options, share information, and reflect on choices, while honoring the person’s own decisions. Making all decisions for someone undermines autonomy, disrespects their lived experience, and runs counter to how peer support supports recovery. That’s why saying we must always decide for others isn’t true. The other statements align with how peer support works in practice: seeing strengths in the person and in staff helps build confidence and motivation; being responsible and accountable reflects professional boundaries and integrity; being resourceful means connecting people to useful supports and opportunities.

Empowerment and supporting self-determination means guiding rather than deciding for the people we serve. Peer Support Specialists should help people explore options, share information, and reflect on choices, while honoring the person’s own decisions. Making all decisions for someone undermines autonomy, disrespects their lived experience, and runs counter to how peer support supports recovery. That’s why saying we must always decide for others isn’t true.

The other statements align with how peer support works in practice: seeing strengths in the person and in staff helps build confidence and motivation; being responsible and accountable reflects professional boundaries and integrity; being resourceful means connecting people to useful supports and opportunities.