MFT Exam Prep Reviews
I am beyond grateful, not only for TDC's program, but also that it was the only program I used to prepare for these dreaded exams! With Amanda's concise approach, I was able to avoid overwhelm, stay focused and trust myself. I actually enjoyed her study sessions and looked forward to them! Also, during client sessions, I was aware of the program's influence on my ongoing development as a clinician. Thank you, Amanda and TDC!
I turned to TDC in quiet desperation after using a different set of study materials for about one month. I was daunted by the amount of material they sent me. I figured out a study habit and began regularly taking their practice tests. This seemed to make things worse! Some of the questions seemed so capricious and indeed, the "correct" answers that I'd get back (with very thinly explained rationales) were making me angry - they were often wrong! I wrote to the developer of the other guides and got little support except he did admit to making up the questions I was most confused by. This helped assuage my rising hopelessness, but I went back to the internet to see if other systems existed. How I missed The Therapist Development Center when I was initially looking, I do not know. But investing in their program - I am convinced - saved my sanity!
The test is tough because it is so heavily dependent upon reasoning skills. I found myself almost "fighting" with every test question! Possibly these sorts of tests are harder for the deeply humanistic and experiential therapists (my training and background), so I needed help to relax and see things from the examiner's point of view. Rather than staying stuck in a place of indignation (along the lines of "How dare these folks think there is one right way to do anything!" - not wise of me I know, and I'm not proud of this, but I was getting quite wound up about the scenarios in the question stems) I was able to email Asya. I also invested in one extra hour of exam preparation / coaching which was super helpful. So, in brief, if you find yourself struggling like me with any of these
issues:
* over thinking each question stem;
* arguing in your head with the folks who came up with each question;
* furious that there's the possibility of "one right answer" when you are
given so little information and can imagine complexity;
* genuinely opposed to using the DSM - I do not bill insurance & do not
assign diagnoses);
Then I highly recommend turning to the TDC.
After having passed the MFT Standard Written Exam with the use of TDC's study materials, I purchased the next set of workshops with TDC. I'm so grateful that I did! The workshops were so straightforward, clear and the strategies were lifesavers!! I asked for help from Robin, the coach with TDC. She called me back to discuss a key strategy for this exam, "frames". She guided me through a question from a practice vignette, which was so incredibly helpful!! Once I practiced the strategies through the workshops, I was able to apply them to the questions on the exam. I felt confident and prepared. I passed on my first try today and am now officially licensed as an MFT :D
I had purchased from another test prep company for the Standard Written Exam and found the materials to be too confusing and overwhelming. These workshops for the two exams are essential for learning, practicing with relevant questions similar to the exam and passing! I'm so grateful that TDC was recommended to me! I will be referring all of
my IMF friends to TDC for exam prep!
I had previously bought Grossman's study materials and felt overwhelmed by not knowing exactly what to study and being left with so much material. After hearing so many co-workers talk about TDC, I decided to bite the bullet and buy the program. I couldn't have been more pleased with the simplicity of the program and how Amanda broke everything down so that it made sense. I studied for about 5 weeks and reviewed the material once before going into the exam. I felt confident using these study materials going into the exam and am happy to report I passed on my first try! I HIGHLY recommend TDC. Best money I have spent :)
Deeply grateful for Therapist Development Center as I prepared for the MFT Clinical Vignette. All of the materials kept me focused on the task at hand to pass the test. Unfortunately, I learned about TDC after wasting money and time on another test company that simply saturated me with information not relevant to the actual exam. Bottom line, TDC is the best option to truly get you ready for the strategy involved with the MFT Clinical Vignette. Thank you!