It was an excruciating experience. More than it being something that tests your knowledge, it tests your character and confidence. I went in feeling that I knew all the material. My advice to others would be to really, really trust your first instinct when you take it. TDC really helped me. The tests given here really do prepare you for the real thing. Study the answers on the mock test well and you are good to go!
TDC made this whole process EASY. I wasn't stressed, anxious, or doubtful (okay, maybe a little bit of self-doubt) because SOOOO many friends/colleagues/former classmates were using TDC to pass. I loved this experience instead of dreading it. Thank you so much :)
During the test, I accessed Amanda's voice from the rationale audios, the wording of the questions, the 'best of the worst' answers, reading every word, clues in the stem, put yourself in the room, presenting issues. I was present with each question and when I felt my mind wander, I said, "be present" and pulled it back. I had a snack. Walking to the restroom gave me a chance to stretch muscles and breath, very helpful. Being told I will feel as if I'm failing was one of the best pieces of advice. The feeling was overwhelming during the final mock and even more so in the real test.
Going into studying I had a good working knowledge of the content of the exam, just from my clinical experience. But I felt overwhelmed at the task of organizing my study routine and the large quantity of things to study. That is what I found most helpful; these materials helped me organize my studying, even helping me create a schedule and a timeline for taking the exam. The format of audio lectures was especially useful for me and made preparation for the exam much smoother than I expected it to be.
Great, great, great program for both MFT exams!!! It was clear, simple, and well organized. I felt 100% confident when I walked in to take both exams. Thanks!
I'm so grateful I found TDC. I used only TDC to study for both the SWE and CVE and passed both on the first try. The test taking strategies are absolutely invaluable. I heard Amanda's voice in my head during the whole exam, focused on my frames, was confident about my Xs, and didn't let myself go to "maybe land." Thank you so much TDC!! I’m finally an LMFT!
Amanda Rowan, I love you. My family loves you. Uh oh, I think this is a boundary crossing ;-) but I truly appreciate the brilliant coach that you are. Your excellent lectures, coaching, and materials helped me pass the CA Written Exam the first time around. Despite the clock running down faster than I thought it would due to my slow reading, I felt very prepared and I was able to remain present and use the reasoning skills you taught to get as many points possible and it worked! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
All I can say is, thank you, thank you, thank you, Amanda. I took you with me into the exam in spirit and (your voice, yes, it really works) and followed your recommendations to the letter. I passed the MFT written exam on the first try.
I was working full time during my period of studying for the exam. The materials helped me organize and structure what I needed to learn with the time available to me for studying.
It has been a long journey for me to pass both MFT tests. I passed the first test on my third try, using Gerry Grossman. The first time I missed by 7; the second time I missed by 1! I finally passed on December 31st, 2014. Then I was eligible to take the second test. If it weren't stressful enough just to study, I have two little ones and another on the way. A good friend of mine recommended the Therapist Development Center and swore it was the best. I wanted a direction, a method, a way to frame the exam; I definitely got it with the Therapist Development Center.
