Exam Prep Blog: February 2012

It's Hot Topics Tuesday and this week we're looking at substance abuse. Regardless of what setting you work in or the population that you work with, you will come across clients who are dealing with the ill effects of substance use, abuse or dependence. Here’s how it might come up in a test item: Sample Question: A social worker meets with a couple seeking treatment due to an increase in tension and arguments. During the assessment, the wife reports that she has been on Oxycontin since having back surgery a year ago. When the social worker asks follow up questions, the wife admits that she has

At my last job, I was fortunate to be trained in crisis intervention and treatment, an extremely useful skill in the world of clinical practice. Regardless of where you work or what population you work with, encountering a client in crisis is inevitable. It’s also inevitable on the licensure exam – it’s important for licensing bodies and test administrators to ensure that you know the basics of crisis intervention so that you can keep clients safe and help them through this critical juncture. Here’s how it might come up in a test item: Sample Question: A 19 year-old male arrives at a community

I know, I know, it's Valentine's Day, who wants to hear about Danger to Others? BUT, the Therapist Development Center loves all of the therapists out there who are making the commitment to grow professionally by becoming licensed! Danger to Others is another topic that test-makerI know, I know, it's Valentine's Day, who wants to hear about Danger to Others? BUT, the Therapist Development Center loves all of the therapists out there who are making the commitment to grow professionally by becoming licensed! Danger to Others is another topic that test-makers take seriously. Therapists should be

If you’re getting ready to take the LCSW Exam or MFT Exam, this blog is for you! This week, we’re taking a closer look at the topic of Suicide/Self Harm. This is an extremely important topic, not only because it’s bound to come up on the LCSW exam, but also because it’s so critical to client safety. Here’s one way it might appear in a test item: Sample Question: A 66 year-old man is referred to a social worker by his adult daughter. During the initial assessment, the man reports poor sleep and increased feelings of hopelessness after being laid off from his job. He goes on to tell the social

Alright Social Work Exam- and MFT Exam-Takers, it’s Tuesday, time for another Hot Topic. This week we’re taking a brief look at Domestic Violence. Let’s take a closer look at a possible test item. Sample Question: A woman is referred to her EAP for frequent absences and difficulty completing projects. During the brief interview, she initially deflects questions regarding her marriage, though she reports that her husband was laid off from his job 6 months ago and the couple was forced to move in order for the client to obtain work. The woman becomes tearful when discussing her lack of social