If you’re getting ready to take the social work 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 social work exam, but also because it’s so critical to client safety. Here’s one way it might appear in a test item:
It’s Hot Topics Tuesday! We’re going to continue the LCSW/MFT Exam Hot Topics Blog with a review of Abuse and Neglect of Elderly/Dependent clients. Let's get started with a LCSW practice exam question!
Are you preparing for the LCSW exam? Well, you've come to the right place. Each week, we'll use this blog to explore one of our Top 50 "hot topics" and how it might appear in test items. We'll begin this week with Topic #1: Child Abuse & Neglect. Curious about our Top 50? Check out the LCSW or MFT Exam Prep tab on our website to find out more about our workshops and study tools.
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
