Test day came; I was anxious and afraid I was not prepared enough to take the test. I was getting 68%, 69%, 71% and I didn't feel confident. There was more actually more information provided in Amanda's approach than was needed to answer the exam questions. I felt quite empowered while taking the test. Thank you Amanda for providing such a practical approach!
I made the decision to test kind of suddenly...faced my fear... but consequently only had 4-5 weeks to prepare. I followed the program diligently and felt confident going into the test! I passed!!!
Before using TDC, I had been using AATBS tests and a Grossman study guide. I was relieved when Amanda explained the flaws in those tests. I also really appreciated all of the study tips, the audio rationales, and the organization in studying provided by TDC. It made studying much more manageable; I had a more concrete framework to study from and was able to take the salient points from all the different areas of study and commit them to memory. It made me feel more confident going into the test and more confident in my clinical knowledge.
Amanda's program was comprehensive and organized and really set a strong foundation/program for my studying regimen. Her approach is very helpful especially for people, like myself, who stress about exams! I felt that my anxiety was more in check, and I was able to rationalize my answers like Amanda taught me during the program! I highly recommend this program since it does not inundate you with excessive information but rather helps you develop/gain understanding & reasoning skills! Now onto the next TDC course so I can past my final L.C.S.W. Exam!
I wanted to let you know that I did pass the exam back in June. Thank you so very much for your never ending, positive, and encouraging help with this process. I have been in the field for 27 years and had to take this exam upon my move to Oregon, and I don't believe I would have passed without this program. I appreciated the thoughtful and always encouraging responses I got to my many questions. Money WELL spent. Thank you!
I had taken the exam 2 other times, was very anxious, and had no idea how to answer the questions even though I knew the material. The last time I took the exam was almost three years ago; I have been out of grad school for five years. This program was amazing! I went in prepared, I didn't have any panic moments, and I PASSED!! This opens me up to so many more opportunities. Thank you all so much! I can't tell you what you have done for me!
I highly recommend this program. It focuses on the top topic areas of the exam and makes it easy to avoid over studying. Your program emphasizes clinical judgment, which is at the heart of the exam, rather than on the rote type of questions that other training programs emphasize. Also, having a coach ready to answer questions on line made me feel very supported throughout. Thanks for all your help!
I had spent a small fortune on other study materials a few years ago and never took them out of the box. I as anxious over the thought of studying and convinced that I would never learn the material in a manner that would allow me to successfully pass the California LCSW test. So there the study materials sat for almost two years. Thankfully, a colleague turned me on to the Therapist Development Center. I was elated that the cost was much lower than that of other materials I had bought in the past. Also, I enjoyed the simple yet effective format TDC utilizes.
I feel great. The study material really helped me with the nuances that I would not have picked up on otherwise—little things that I may not have caught.
The Therapist Development Center has the best study material available. The material is clear, concise, very user friendly as opposed to other study programs. I followed all of Amanda's recommendations for studying and preparing for exam day. I passed the first time I took the written LCS exam using this material. I have recommended the material to others. I cannot say enough good things. I am ready to study for the second exam and feel confident that with the Therapist Development Center's material I will be well prepared.
