Exam Prep Blog: May 2018

What emotions arise for you when you think about taking your licensing exam? Take a few moments and consider how you feel, right now, as you contemplate sitting for your exam. What, if any, physical sensations are you experiencing throughout your body? How intense are these feelings? Are they insignificant or do they feel debilitating? Regardless of how you answer these questions, remember it is completely normal to experience anxiety in relation to this exam. What is always most important is developing an awareness of anxiety’s presence and possessing tools to manage it. In this month’s blog

This week, our free MFT Law and Ethics exam and LCSW Law and Ethics exam practice question will focus on the topic of client confidentiality. Confidentiality is a key component of the therapeutic relationship. Without it, therapists would likely learn very little from their clients and it would substantially limit what could be achieved through psychotherapy. As therapists, we want our clients to feel safe in sharing the most intimate details of their life; information they may not feel comfortable disclosing to anyone else. Yet, confidentiality is not without limits. How Will Confidentiality

This week, our free MFT Law and Ethics exam and LCSW Law and Ethics exam practice question will focus on the topic of client confidentiality. Confidentiality is a key component of the therapeutic relationship. Without it, therapists would likely learn very little from their clients and it would substantially limit what could be achieved through psychotherapy. As therapists, we want our clients to feel safe in sharing the most intimate details of their life; information they may not feel comfortable disclosing to anyone else. Yet, confidentiality is not without limits. How Will Confidentiality

This week's free ASWB Practice question explored the often dreaded topic of macro social work. Remember: you don’t need to have direct experience in macro social work to answer these questions efficiently and correctly. While macro vs. micro social work questions seem vastly different on the surface, in reality, they have a lot in common. If you are going through one of TDC's programs, check out our new macro strategy quick study to learn how to approach these questions using your clinical skills and strengths. And if you haven't signed up for one of our ASWB exam prep programs, sign up today

Much like when we hear about research questions showing up on the exam, seeing the term "macro social work" (or "indirect practice") can send a shiver down our clinically focused, micro social worker spines. I remember dreading these types of questions when I was preparing for my ASWB social work licensing exams (both master's level and clinical). Macro social work is one of the topics most frequently asked about by individuals I coach-especially for those preparing for their licensed master social worker exam where a higher number of these types of questions show up. I work with many

What do you do if you are an unlicensed therapist and you need hours with a clinical supervisor to earn your license, or if you are licensed and you need consultation to keep you accountable? Many budding therapists have their degrees and now must earn their hours under the watchful eye of a clinical supervisor. Getting this necessary training is part of the foundation on which your career is built. The problem is there is a patchwork of supervision and it is largely up to the licensee to get organized and connect with a proper supervisor who can document and sign off on the hours, so you can

This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of working with the elderly. It’s quite possible you have not worked with elderly clients during your traineeships or internships, and yet the BBS still wants to know that you are aware of the unique issues that arise when working with this population. Regardless of how much or how little you already know about this subject, the Therapist Development Center’s exam prep, will ensure you know everything you need to correctly answer questions on this topic. What to Expect on the Exam: Whether you are taking the Law and