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Scope of Competence: School Girl Low Self
Yesterday we explored the topic of scope of competence, including a free practice question. Today we have the answer and a discussion of the rationale for you. Did you get it right?
Read MoreScope of Competence: FREE Practice Question
Scope of Competence Last month we have discussed the concept of scope of practice. This month, we talk about the concept of scope of competence. If scope of practice is a legal issue, scope of competence is an ethical one. If scope of practice is what we are permitted to do, then the scope of competence is what we are good at doing.
Read MoreIntrojection, Internalization, Identification, Oh My: Answer and Rationale
Yesterday we explored the differences between the defense mechanisms introjection/internalization and identification. These can be difficult ones to distinguish, so if you haven’t already, we encourage you to check out yesterday’s blog post! Today we have a discussion of the answer and rationale for yesterday’s practice question.
Read MoreIntrojection, Internalization, Identification, Oh My!
Introjection/Internalization and Identification As an LCSW and LMSW exam coach, there are no defense mechanisms I get more emails and questions about than introjection/internalization and identification. Introjection and internaization are used pretty interchangeably on the exam, so going forward in this blog I will just use ‘identification’ for the sake of simplicity. There is a lot of confusion out there regarding the differences between these defense mechanisms, and our hope is that today’s blog will help you distinguish between these as you prepare for your LCSW and LMSW exams!
Read MoreThe Importance of Self-Care in Managing Test Anxiety
Self-care is a term we hear all of the time in our profession; we discuss it with our clients, we encourage them to engage in it, we talk about it in supervision, and we generally understand the importance of self-care in our lives. However, as much as therapists talk about self-care, we don’t always practice it ourselves. I often find myself talking with clinicians studying for their licensing exams who, for one reason or another, are not regularly engaging in this process. While it most certainly can be challenging to integrate self-care into your study plan, especially when there are so many competing demands for your time and energy, it is a key component to preparing for your exam. In this month’s anxiety management blog, my goal is to help you build an understanding of what self-care really looks like and help you identify effective ways to integrate it into your study process.
Read MoreAnswer and Rationale for Negative Reinforcement vs. Positive Reinforcement Practice Question
Negative Reinforcement vs. Positive Reinforcment In yesterday’s blog, we explored the topic of behavioral reinforcement, differentiating between negative reinforcement, positive reinforcement, and punishment. If you haven’t had a chance to check out yesterday’s blog, we encourage you to do so! Did you get yesterday’s question correct? Read on to find out!
Read MoreFREE Practice Question: Negative Reinforcement vs. Positive Reinforcement
Negative Reinforcement vs. Positive Reinforcement Reinforcement is a topic that could very well show up on your LMSW or LCSW exam and is one that tends to trip many of us up. Because of our strong associations with the words negative (bad) and positive (good), it is all too easy to be thrown off by these otherwise straightforward questions on the LCSW and LMSW exams. When it comes to reinforcement, it is crucial to keep in mind that negative does not mean bad and positive does not mean good. Let me repeat that: when it comes to reinforcement on the LCSW and LMSW exams, negative does not mean bad and positive does not mean good. In the context of this term, negative reinforcement refers to taking something away and positive reinforcement refers to adding something. Negative=taking something away; Positive=adding something. Because of these associations, people often confuse negative reinforcement and punishment on the exam, despite the fact that these are two very different concepts. Let’s spend a little time looking at these three concepts.
Read MoreInterns to Associates, Words Matter
On January 1st, an important change occurred for pre-licensed Marriage Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors. Rather than being referred to as interns, these individuals will now be titled “Associate Marriage and Family Therapist” or “Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist” and “Associate Professional Clinical Counselor” or “Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.”
Read MoreAnswer/Rationale for FREE Scope of Practice Question
In yesterday's Law and Ethics blog, we explored the topic of scope of practice and looked at how this topic could show up on your licensing exams. Today, we discuss the correct answer and rationale for the practice question we posed. Did you get this one right?
Read MoreFREE Practice Question: Scope of Practice
Today’s Law and Ethics blog and practice question explores the topic of scope of practice. Scope of practice is the definition provided in law that delineates what the profession does and places limits upon (or confines the breadth of functions) that persons within a profession may lawfully perform. It is basically the license that we obtain, such as LCSW or LMFT, together with what that license allows us to do. For instance, as MFTs our license allows us to talk about current family relationships, but does not allow us to give our clients a deep tissue massage. Legally, social workers can talk about ways in which family of origin dynamics have influenced the client, but they may not legally write up a will for the client, as that is something that lies outside of the scope of the social work profession. On the exam, you will likely be tested on what does and does not fall within the scope of practice for your license. Let us take a look at a scenario you could see on the test.
Read MoreCoaches Corner: Preparing for MFT Exams
Meet and Connect with our MFT Coaches One of the best things about TDC is our coaches! Asya Mourraille and Robin Gluck have helped thousands of interns pass their MFT licensing exams and look forward to providing you with support as you prepare to PASS WITH CONFIDENCE! Robin and Asya are committed to supporting you every step of the way and will be with you until you pass!
Read MoreAnswer and Rationale for FREE Practice Question on Middle Phase of Treatment
Yesterday we posted a question on approaching questions asking about the middle phase of treatment for the MFT exams. Today we have the answer and rationale for you. Did you get this question right?
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