Exam Prep

This month’s free law and ethics practice question will test your knowledge on therapy records. Regardless of where you work, (agency, private practice, county mental health, etc.) therapy records are a must! Therapists must maintain therapy records that meet the standard of care; without them, therapists are vulnerable to legal liability. There are a variety of ways this topic can be tested on your California law and ethics exam. Here are some common questions: How long must records be retained? Who has access to client records? What should be included in therapy records? Who owns therapy

This week, our free MFT Clinical exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of depressive and bipolar related disorders. Most of us have worked with individuals who have been diagnosed with some form of these DSM diagnoses, which will be extremely helpful during the exam. Yet, not everyone has witnessed (or experienced) working with clients exhibiting symptoms associated with the diagnoses of Bipolar I or Bipolar II. 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

This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of psychotic disorders. It’s quite possible you have not had any exposure or intentions to work with people who suffer from psychotic disorders. Yet, the BBS still wants to make sure that you are aware of the unique issues that arise 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 on the MFT exam. How might this topic be tested? Whether you

Domestic violence (also know as domestic abuse, relationship abuse, or intimate partner violence) is an issue that, unfortunately, is quite prevalent in our society. If you have a second, look at the statistics; the numbers are quite staggering. And because of it’s prevalence, it is more likely than not that you will work with clients who are either the victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. The California BBS wants to ensure that you know the legal and ethical issues that guide your practice when domestic violence presents in the clinical setting. This topic will more than likely

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

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

In our most recent social work blog post, we began discussing a core tenant of the social work profession: self-determination. Self-determination is our clients' right to make decisions regarding their treatment and their lives. While there will undoubtedly be times we do not agree with our clients, honoring their self-determination means that despite this disagreement, we support and trust their ability to make decisions for themselves. Self-determination is a topic we can just about guarantee will show up on your ASWB social work licensing exams (likely multiple times); so let's make sure

This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of substance use. This is a subject that will likely appear on your exam since substance use and substance abuse issues are rather prevalent in our society. Furthermore, they usually go hand in hand with mental health struggles clients experience, since many tend to self-medicate using various substances. The licensing board wants to make sure that all of us are aware of what to look for and what to do in case substance use conditions are present. Regardless of how much or how little you already know about this

This month’s blog explores the topic of duty to protect. It is not uncommon for us to receive questions on this topic from people preparing for their MFT or social work law and ethics or clinical exams. A therapist's duty to protect is a complicated and emotionally charged issue to navigate. Most clinicians have not encountered clients who are a danger to others, which is a positive thing; however, it tends to make questions on this subject more challenging since it is an abstract concept. It is important to develop an understanding of your responsibilities with clients who are a danger to

This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of medical conditions. This is a subject that will more than likely appear on your exam since clinicians need to be on the lookout for medical conditions affecting mental health in their clients. The licensing board wants to make sure that all of us are aware of what to look for and what to do in case medical conditions are present. 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