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 changes often cause anxiety. In an effort to quell some of your anxiety, we thought it would be helpful to provide an overview of the changes and explore how these changes will affect the content of your licensing exam. In brief, the most important thing to know about the changes to the Code of Ethics is

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 people of color, is unacceptable and changes are long overdue. While we as individuals continue taking steps personally and professionally toward racial justice, as a company we believe it is necessary to put our money where our mouth is. For the month of June the coupon code CHANGE25 will both take

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 stages of group formation through a recall or application question. You also could see a reasoning based question testing your clinical skills in working with groups. This month we are going to focus on factual recall regarding groups. Next month we focus on how groups show up in the ASWB’s reasoning

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 still need to be familiar with its major constructs for either the California MFT Clinical exam or the AMFTRB National exam. What do I need to know about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? On your California MFT Clinical or National MFT Clinical exam, you may see questions that test your knowledge of this

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+, or another combination of acronyms, they needed affirming behavioral healthcare. The plus at the end of the abbreviation is to include all of the other identities not spelled out. Your goal is to provide the best counseling experience for your LGBTQIA+ client. Here are a few practical tips that

This month’s FREE LCSW and LMSW practice question for the ASWB exam covers a very timely topic: teletherapy. Due to the novel Coronavirus, teletherapy (and telehealth in general) are at an all time high. Each state board and insurance company are handling teletherapy during this unique time in different ways. Thankfully, when it comes to ASWB exam questions it is a bit simpler. Part of this is because the test does not reflect changes occurring as a result of COVID-19. Additionally, the ASWB test is a national exam, not a state exam. This means the exam someone takes in California is the same

(Updated November 30, 2020) We hope everyone continues to stay safe and that you and your loved ones are doing well during these challenging times. Since March, a lot has changed, and as a consequence, many questions have arisen. The goal of this blog is to answer frequently asked questions we've received about the licensing exams as the pandemic continues to affect exams. Are testing centers open? The answer to this question depends on where you live. At this time, mental health is considered an essential service. As a consequence, some testing centers have reopened to allow MFT, social work

In this month’s ASWB exam prep blog, we cover one of the most important topics in social work: confidentiality issues. It is pretty much a guarantee that questions around confidentiality issues will show up on your LMSW and LCSW exams. And for good reason! The ASWB wants to ensure that you 1. understand the importance of confidentiality and 2. know what the limits to confidentiality are. So what are some key considerations? We should always cover confidentiality issues with our clients in the very first session. We want them to understand not only what will be kept confidential, but what will

Are you considering going into the field of addiction counseling? Do you have an interest in helping people struggling with out of control behavior? If so, your clinical experience is needed in the field of addiction recovery. As a substance abuse counselor, you can find a job in a hospital, outpatient, or private practice setting. Your clinical skills in mental health and substance abuse can make a big difference in your client’s life. Here are a few things to consider as you question if the field of addiction counseling is right for you. Exploring your views of addiction One of the crucial

First and foremost, everyone at TDC wishes you good health during this time. There is a lot of uncertainty as we navigate this novel virus and we are well aware of the profound impact it is having on everyone. While we remain hopeful things will settle and become more predictable in the near future, we thought it would be helpful to provide resources and information to: Help you stay abreast of any changes with your testing sites Identify best study practices due to Pearson’s delay Offer some guidance to manage your anxiety Testing Site Information Pearson Vue is the testing vendor for all