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FREE ASWB Practice Question: Self-Determination, Part 2
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
Read MoreFree MFT Exam Practice Question: Substance Use
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
Read MoreOpioid Use Disorder: Signs and Symptoms
[caption id="attachment_1881" align="alignright" width="300"] Image courtesy of Urine Drug Test[/caption] Think back to grade school when you heard the slogan “Just Say No” to drugs. Your perception of drug addiction may have involved dimly lit streets, shady characters, and feeling far removed from
Read MoreFree Practice Question: Duty to Protect
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
Read MoreManaging Anxiety: Working with a Study Partner
My study partner and I met once a week while preparing for our licensing exams. We worked really well together; so well in fact that we continued to work together following our exams and continue to collaborate to this day. My study partner was actually my wonderful TDC colleague and dear friend
Read MoreFree MFT Exam Practice Question: Medical Conditions
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
Read MoreHow to talk about sex in couples counseling?
If you provide marriage counseling or couples counseling you probably have discussed sex during a session. Maybe your client brought the topic up as an issue in their relationship, or you asked if there are any problems with intimacy. As a therapist, there is no way to escape the topic of sex and
Read MoreFree Practice Question: Reporting Elder Abuse and Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect is a subject that will more than likely appear on your exam, and there are numerous ways the topic can be tested. Whether you are studying for the social work or MFT law and ethics exam, it is important to be familiar with the types of abuse as well as the nuances of
Read MoreFREE ASWB Practice Question: Self-Determination
Self-determination is at the core of the social work profession. Self-determination can be defined as the clients' right to make their own decisions about their lives and their treatment. We may not always agree with our clients’ choices, but honoring their self-determination means we support them
Read MoreManaging Test Anxiety: Developing a Balanced Study Plan
Last week, Friday arrived and I realized I spent the entire week running around like a chicken without a head. I was busy working and taking care of my family. I didn’t feel that I really had an opportunity to focus on taking care of myself or doing things for me. And, there were a good number of
Read MoreFree MFT Exam Practice Question: Working with Groups
Free MFT Exam Practice Question: Working with Groups This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of working with groups. Some associates have had a good amount of experience leading and facilitating groups. Others have had almost none. Regardless of how much or how
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Disorder: 7 most common reasons why people self-medicate
Millions of people struggle with addiction to alcohol and drugs. There is no barrier to entry to using substances such as alcohol and drugs. Substances are inexpensive and easy to access. You can buy drugs online, and alcohol is served at many movie theaters. Almost anywhere you go, from the
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