Exam Prep Blog: January 2019

This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of disorders usually diagnosed in childhood. It’s quite possible you have not had any exposure to working with children 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. How might this topic be tested

The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) implemented many new changes that affect Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs) who are currently pursuing licensure and those who supervise ASWs as well. There are a few laws that will affect others, including MFTs and PCCs, seeking licensure and those already licensed with the BBS; be on the lookout for those down below as well. We thought it might be helpful to highlight the big changes that are taking place, but as always it's good to read the new laws in detail here: BBS Law Changes for 2019 What are the major changes? The BBS has

You feel confident and competent in your clinical skills, but there is always something you can improve on. Even the most skilled clinician has room to grow. One area to ensure you are providing the best care is for your LGBTQIA+ clients. They face many barriers throughout their lives, and you can be great support for the community. Let’s start with defining the acronym LGBTQIA+. This stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and the (+) plus includes all of the other identities along the spectrum. This symbol is used to be inclusive of identities that aren’t

Happy New Year! We finished last year with a practice question that tested your knowledge of a therapist’s duty to protect when a client is a danger to others. We are starting the New Year also exploring a therapist’s duty to protect. However, this time we will explore a therapist’s obligations concerning danger to self. Danger to Self If you are an associate MFT, social worker, or PCC studying for the California Law and Ethics exam you are pretty much guaranteed to see at least one question regarding danger to self appear on your exam. The BBS wants to know that you are able to navigate this

Happy New Year to all of you who are getting ready to PASS your ASWB exams in 2019! Let's start the year off right with a FREE ASWB exam practice question to get you ready to achieve all of your 2019 social work goals. Clinical Supervision If you’re studying for the ASWB exam, clinical supervision is a topic that you could very well see showing up on your exam. A number of the individuals I’m coaching have asked, “how am I supposed to know what to do as a supervisor if I’ve never been a supervisor before?” That’s a great question, and thankfully TDC is here to help you prepare for all aspects