The described exercise focuses on identifying and prioritizing an individual's values to guide person-centered planning. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain IV: Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes) includes assessing personal values and preferences as part of readiness and goal-setting processes to ensure goals align with what matters most to the individual (Task IV.A.2: "Assess individual's stage of change and readiness for goal- setting"). Option D (values clarification activity) aligns with this, as the process of listing, ranking, and narrowing down important life aspects helps the individual clarify their core values (e.g., family, independence, creativity), which informs the development of meaningful rehabilitation goals.
Option A (functional assessment) evaluates skills and deficits, not values. Option B (overall rehabilitation goal selection) is a subsequent step that builds on clarified values. Option C (skills development programming) involves teaching specific abilities, not exploring values. The PRA Study Guide emphasizes values clarification as a key activity for aligning goals with personal priorities, supporting Option D.
CPRP Exam Blueprint (2014), Domain IV: Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes, Task IV.A.2.
PRA Study Guide (2024), Section on Values Clarification in Planning.
CPRP Exam Preparation & Primer Online 2024, Module on Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes.

In the pre-contemplative stage of change, individuals are not yet considering changing their behavior (e.g., substance use) and may deny or minimize the problem. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain I: Interpersonal Competencies) emphasizes building trust and rapport with individuals in early stages of change to foster engagement and openness to future interventions (Task I.B.3: "Adapt communication strategies to build trust and engagement"). Option D (developing a trusting relationship) aligns with this, as establishing trust through empathetic, non-judgmental interactions is critical to help the individual feel safe and eventually consider change, particularly for someone with co-occurring substance abuse and mood disorders.
Option A (teaching the skill of saying no) is action-oriented and premature for pre-contemplation. Option B (identifying triggers) is relevant in later stages, like contemplation or preparation. Option C (establishing a goal to decrease use) assumes readiness not present in pre-contemplation. The PRA Study Guide, referencing the Stages of Change model, highlights trust-building as the primary focus for pre-contemplative individuals, supporting Option D.
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CPRP Exam Blueprint (2014), Domain I: Interpersonal Competencies, Task I.B.3.
PRA Study Guide (2024), Section on Stages of Change and Engagement.
CPRP Exam Preparation & Primer Online 2024, Module on Interpersonal Competencies.

Supporting an individual recently discharged from inpatient care involves addressing barriers to community integration, such as past housing conflicts, while prioritizing self-determination. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain III: Community Integration) emphasizes empowering individuals to make choices about their living arrangements to foster stability and safety (Task III.A.1: "Support individuals in accessing and maintaining stable housing"). Option D (help him make a decision about where he wants to live) aligns with this by focusing on person-centered planning, allowing the individual to explore housing options that address his feelings of unsafety and anger, such as locations or settings that feel secure and supportive.
Option A (anger management group) addresses anger but not the root issue of housing-related distress or safety concerns. Option B (residential program) assumes a specific solution without involving the individual's preferences, which may not align with his recovery goals. Option C (supported housing with a roommate) is prescriptive and may not suit his needs, especially given past conflicts with others, without first exploring his preferences. The PRA Study Guide underscores the importance of choice in housing to promote community integration, supporting Option D.
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CPRP Exam Blueprint (2014), Domain III: Community Integration, Task III.A.1.
PRA Study Guide (2024), Section on Housing and Self-Determination.
CPRP Exam Preparation & Primer Online 2024, Module on Community Integration.

A functional assessment in psychiatric rehabilitation focuses on identifying strengths, needs, and aspirations to inform person-centered planning. The CPRP Exam Blueprint (Domain IV: Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes) specifies that functional assessments begin with understanding the individual's recovery goals to guide rehabilitation planning (Task IV.A.1: "Conduct functional assessments to identify individual goals and strengths"). Option C (recovery goals) aligns with this, as identifying what the individual wants to achieve (e.
g., housing, employment, or social connections) sets the direction for assessing relevant skills and supports.
Option A (past successes) is part of the assessment but secondary to goal identification. Option B (cognitive ability) is a specific domain assessed later, not the starting point. Option D (employment history) is relevant for vocational goals but too narrow for the broader scope of a functional assessment. The PRA Study Guide emphasizes starting with the individual's recovery goals to ensure person-centered planning, supporting Option C.
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CPRP Exam Blueprint (2014), Domain IV: Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes, Task IV.A.1.
PRA Study Guide (2024), Section on Functional Assessment.
CPRP Exam Preparation & Primer Online 2024, Module on Assessment, Planning, and Outcomes.