Exam Prep Blog: May 2020

MFT Exam Prep: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Submitted by Robin Gluck on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 07:11pm

This month’s FREE MFT Clinical exam practice question will test your knowledge regarding the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most commonly used treatment modalities. As a consequence, even if you do not personally practice CBT, you will still need to be familiar with its major constructs for either the California MFT Clinical exam or the AMFTRB National exam. What do I need to know about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? On your California MFT Clinical or National MFT Clinical exam, you may see questions that test your knowledge of this

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How to Provide the Best Counseling for LGBQTIA+ Clients?

Submitted by Kristie Overstreet on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 08:59pm

Many clients in the world are looking for a clinician just like you to help them. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Plus(LGBTQIA+) clients are especially at risk when looking for a competent and skilled provider. Whether you refer to the community at LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA+, or another combination of acronyms, they needed affirming behavioral healthcare. The plus at the end of the abbreviation is to include all of the other identities not spelled out. Your goal is to provide the best counseling experience for your LGBTQIA+ client. Here are a few practical tips that

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ASWB Exam Prep: Teletherapy

Submitted by Heidi Tobe on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 08:36pm

This month’s FREE LCSW and LMSW practice question for the ASWB exam covers a very timely topic: teletherapy. Due to the novel Coronavirus, teletherapy (and telehealth in general) are at an all time high. Each state board and insurance company are handling teletherapy during this unique time in different ways. Thankfully, when it comes to ASWB exam questions it is a bit simpler. Part of this is because the test does not reflect changes occurring as a result of COVID-19. Additionally, the ASWB test is a national exam, not a state exam. This means the exam someone takes in California is the same

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