Exam Prep Blog
ASWB Exam Prep: Records
As every social worker (new or seasoned) knows, maintaining records is an important part of the job. Because of this, record keeping is a topic that is regularly tested on the ASWB masters and clinical level exams. What do you need to know about record keeping for the LMSW and LCSW Exams? Are you
Read MoreMFT Exam Prep: Humanistic/Existential Therapy
This month, our FREE practice question for the MFT Clinical exam will test your knowledge of Humanistic Existential therapy. Specifically, you will be required to apply your knowledge of this theory to a treatment planning question. Treatment planning questions account for ⅕ of the scored questions
Read MoreASWB Exam Prep: Boundary Violations
Have you ever wondered what to do when you unintentionally cross a boundary with a client or if a boundary violation occurs? What steps need to be taken? What must we do to address this? Boundary crossings and violations are topics that could very well show up on your ASWB exam. Do you know how the
Read MoreRevised CAMFT Code of Ethics: How will it affect your licensing exam? Part 3 of 3
2019 CAMFT Code of Ethics At this time, any questions on the exam that are about the 2019 CAMFT Code of Ethics are pretest questions. Questions regarding the 2019 CAMFT Code of Ethics will not be scored until the next cycle for the law and or ethics or clinical (written) exams. The new cycle for law
Read MoreASWB Exam Prep: Fees
This month’s blog for the LCSW and LMSW ASWB exams focuses on a topic that is sure to show up on your exam: fees. There are a number of different payment-related scenarios that can show up on the exam: What to do when a new client can’t afford your fee for service? What to do when an existing client
Read MoreASWB Prep: Group Formation Part 2
Last month’s social work blog covered the topic of group formation. We did an overview of the stages of group formation and offered a free application practice question. We wanted to do something unique this month with our practice question. Rather than offering a new topic and question, we are
Read MoreRevised CAMFT Code of Ethics: How will it affect your licensing exam? (Part 2 of 3)
to The BBS has confirmed with CAMFT that the new Code of Ethics has been added as pretest questions to the Law and Ethics exam (as of July 1st) and will be included as pretest questions in the MFT Clinical exam with the new cycle that starts August 1st. As we mentioned in Part 1, we do not believe
Read MoreRevised CAMFT Code of Ethics: How will it affect your licensing exam? (Part 1 of 3)
In recent weeks, we have received a significant number of inquiries about the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist’s (CAMFT) revised Code of Ethics (CoE) and what it means for the licensing exams (California MFT Law & Ethics and Clinical). We are well aware that exam-related
Read MoreA Note from TDC: Black Lives Matter
As a company comprised of social workers and MFTs, we are called and committed to pursuing racial justice. Like many of you, we are deeply saddened and outraged at the death of George Floyd. The ongoing systemic and institutionalized racism that led to his death, and the ongoing violence towards
Read MoreASWB Exam Prep: Group Formation
This month’s ASWB exam prep blog for the LMSW and LCSW exams covers a topic likely to show up on your ASWB exam: groups. Specifically, we are delving into the topic of stages of group formation. Group questions on the exam can show up in a variety of ways. They may test your factual knowledge on
Read MoreMFT Exam Prep: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This month’s FREE MFT Clinical exam practice question will test your knowledge regarding the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most commonly used treatment modalities. As a consequence, even if you do not personally practice CBT, you will
Read MoreHow to Provide the Best Counseling for LGBQTIA+ Clients?
Many clients in the world are looking for a clinician just like you to help them. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Plus(LGBTQIA+) clients are especially at risk when looking for a competent and skilled provider. Whether you refer to the community at LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA
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