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Technology is constantly changing and evolving in our world. While it can be a really great tool as therapists, it’s also important to make sure we understand best practices around integrating technology into our work. Recently the MFT Code of Ethics added additional information that’s important to keep in mind around the use of AI and technology in our practice. For the Law and Ethics exam, there are a few key changes that you want to remember. Key Updates AI is now included in our ethical standards. As therapists we must always evaluate whether or not AI tools are appropriate for us to use

Are you ready for the new ASWB LMSW and LCSW exams coming August 3, 2026? We are! Amanda and her TDC coaching team have been hard at work making our LMSW and LCSW programs even better. Before we get into our program updates, let’s talk about the changes to the exam: ASWB Exam Changes The biggest change is that it went from 170 questions (with 150 scored and 20 experimental) to 122 questions (with 110 scored and 12 experimental). Previously there were four categories: 1. Professional Values and Ethics 2. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment 3. Psychotherapy, Clinical

We’re bringing back our Law and Ethics series as a way to give you more information as to common topics on the BBS LCSW & MFT Law and Ethics exam. Remember that our MFT exam prep and our LCSW exam prep for the law and ethics exam cover all this and more. If you’re studying for the California BBS LCSW or MFT Law and Ethics exam, one of the most confusing topics is: When is sex between minors reportable—and when is it not? This is a commonly tested topic on the California Law and Ethics exam, and many test-takers struggle with the reporting rules. The good news? Once you understand a few key

The ASWB exam is changing in August 2026. Learn what’s different, what’s staying the same, and whether you should take the LCSW or LMSW exam before the changes.

Over the past few days, we’ve received a number of concerned emails from customers worried about other exam prep companies announcing ‘major changes’ to the ASWB exams, effective immediately. We want to take a few minutes to discuss the changes that are occurring, as well as those that are not. While we know any changes can feel anxiety provoking, there is truly no need to worry. The current changes have to do with the exam administration format-not the questions themselves. No changes have been made to the content of the exam. The exam questions and content have not changed. So what are the

If you’re planning on getting licensed as a marriage and family therapist in California, the new BBS vote may impact you. As many of you may know, California is the only state that requires the MFT clinical exam to become licensed. All other 49 states recognize the Association of Marital and Family Therapists Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) national exam for licensure. However, in May 2024, the profession of marriage and family therapists reached a major milestone. The BBS voted to move toward transitioning from the current clinical exam to the AMFTRB national exam as a licensing requirement in

It’s official! The BBS has formally announced upcoming changes to the California MFT Clinical Exam. Beginning on September 1, 2024, the clinical exam will shift from 170 questions (150 scored and 20 non-scored questions) to 150 total questions. That means that once the changes go into effect, 125 questions will be scored and 25 experimental questions will not be scored. And there’s even better news. The four-hour time limit for the exam will remain unchanged, ensuring that test-takers will have more time to answer each question going forward. Additionally, the exam content and structure will

We’re excited to share that Kansas recently enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact, making it the 7th state to join the compact! This is momentous because having at least seven states enact the compact was required to move forward with the implementation of the compact. The seven states that have enacted the compact so far include: Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. A number of additional states have pending legislation. Why this matters Historically, obtaining licensure across multiple states has been a tedious and laborious process, costing social

Last month’s ASWB social work blog for the LMSW and LCSW exams covered the topics of countertransference and supervision. We answered the questions: What is countertransference? When should social workers seek supervision? When do we not need to seek supervision? Today we continue our discussion on this highly tested topic and answer the questions: Why supervision and not colleague consultation? When should social workers seek personal psychotherapy? We finish off this month's social work blog with a practice question. Why supervision and not colleague consultation? For exam purposes, the

Elder age continues to elicit questions among testers preparing for the LCSW and MFT CA Law and Ethics Exams. The source of the confusion began with AB 135, a California law that went into effect in January 2022. This law amended Chapter 13 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to state that an elder adult is defined as anyone 60 years of age and older. This allows APS staff to accept reports and conduct investigations of elder abuse and neglect for people 60 years and older. The intent of the law was to align with the age eligibility for the Older Americans Act programs, which serve