Exam Prep Blog: December 2012

This article marks the first in a series of "10 Things I Wish I Knew about...." focused on helping MFT trainees and interns. Today we will discuss finding that gosh darn (paid?) MFT Internship. You finally have your Masters degree and have filed your application to be a registered intern. Congrats! Now your sights are squarely focused on finding a paid MFT internship to take you through those remaining hours. Easier said than done? Maybe, maybe not. 1. Location, location, location. Your ability to get a paid MFT internship may depend less on your fantastic background as a trainee and more on

We are starting to get slim pickings for the blog terms this week. As such, this week's term is xenophobia. While it may not be at the top of the list of things to study, it still can't hurt to know it as you study for the LMSW exam. On that note, let's get started with a sample question. Sample Question: Which of the following BEST describes xenophobia? A. A persistant fear of confined spaces. B. A pattern of behavior, frequently seen in victims of spouse abuse and child abuse, in which the individual responds passively to risks of harm. C. A dislike or fear of people from other countries or

As mental health practitioners, we are ethically bound to provide services in a culturally competent way. Whether you're preparing for the LCSW exam or MFT exam, you'll need to demonstrate your ability to identify and address cultural issues on a variety of test items. Let's take a look at one way this topic might come up on your LCSW exam or MFT exam. Sample: A 35 year-old black woman engages in treatment with a white therapist to address feelings of depression related to a recent divorce and custody battle. In the initial sessions, the therapist and client connect easily and information for

Well this week we are looking at something that many of our clients may deal with or use which is welfare, and ultimately the rights to welfare. While this may seem like an obvious term it can't hurt to take a closer look at it. Let's get started with a sample question to help you prepare for the LMSW exam. Sample Question: Which of the following BEST defines welfare rights? A. The advantages or benefits one derives from a physical or mental illness, such as attention, freedom from responsibility, and disability benefits. B. An alliance of individuals and ideological groups to achieve a

What pieces should you consider when you answer questions about community work or advocacy on your social work exam? If you're preparing for a social work exam (whether it's the Master's level or Clinical level) or an MFT exam, chances are you'll need to know something about working on a community level and/or providing advocacy services for clients. As we've seen in weeks past, knowing the role that the therapist is in gives the test-taker a clear direction when looking for the best answer choice, and this topic is no exception. Working on a community level and providing advocacy comes with