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What is Life Review? LMSW Exam Prep
This week we are going to take a closer look at the term life review, and how it may potentially show up on the LMSW exam. The concept of life review was formulated by combining Erikson's theory of psychosocial development as well as Robert Butler's definition of reminiscence. Life review is
Read MoreMFT & LCSW Exam Prep: Gain a Better Understanding of Transference and Countertransference
It's Tuesday, so if you're studying for the LCSW exam or the MFT exam, it's time for a hot topic to keep your brain on its toes. This week, we're looking at the topic of transference and countertransference in clinical work. These are issues that you should be able to identify and manage -- not just
Read MoreASWB Exam: How to Pass your LCSW or LMSW Exam
Are you looking to pass the ASWB exam for your LCSW, LiCSW, LMSW or LGSW? The Therapist Development Center is here to make that process a little easier. And we know first hand, because unlike the other companies out there, all of our study materials, blogs, and free tips are created by social
Read MoreSteal a Study Tip for the LMSW Exam: Kleptomania
Well folks this week we are stealing a look at (humor me) kleptomania and the importance in knowing this term for the LMSW exam. Kleptomania, not to be confused with shop lifting or ordinary acts of theft, is a diagnosable disorder that may also be part of a larger group of symptoms. Let's get
Read MoreLMSW Exam Success Story
Congratulations to Emily Pellegrino for passing her LMSW exam! She'll be coaching others to LMSW Exam Success. The Therapist Development Center is so pleased to congratulate one of our team members for passing her LMSW exam yesterday. Emily Pellegrino has been working for TDC since she graduated
Read MoreDo You Know Your Boundaries? Dual Relationship Question for LCSW & MFT Exam Prep
Back in July, my colleague, Emily Pellegrino wrote an excellent blog on the concept of boundaries; click here to read her article. We're going to take the concept a bit further this week and think about a clinical situation that might come up on an exam from the BBS, ASWB, or AAMFT. Let's get
Read MoreThe Legal Aspects of the LMSW Exam: Jurisdiction
During my graduate program I took a class on the legal aspects of the helping profession. And while I will admit it was not the most exhilarating class I took, it was definitely a helpful and important one. As helping professionals we need to be aware of our legal obligations because it is
Read MoreLCSW & MFT Exam Prep: Fees
Let's face it: while most of us don't go into a helping profession because of the paycheck, most of us DO depend on our income to live -- to pay rent or a mortgage, to care for our families, to care for ourselves. Managing the financial aspects of our profession can be tricky, but ethical boundaries
Read MoreLet's Understand Introjection: LMSW Exam Prep
It may feel like we are bombarding you all with defense mechanisms these days, but as Bethany said in her blog post on psychological phenomena two weeks ago, they're really important to know for the LMSW exam! So without further ado, this week we are going to discuss introjection. Let's get started
Read MoreUnderstanding Confidentiality: LCSW & MFT Exam Prep
Ok folks, this week we're diving into the topic of confidentiality. I might say this every week, but there are few topics on licensure exams that matter more than this one -- protecting clients' privacy and confidentiality is a key ethical standard for both social workers and MFT's. Test makers and
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Hallucinations? LMSW Exam Prep
Social Work Exam Prep: Hallucinations We're switching gears this week and moving from gender roles to hallucinations. Hallucinations have often been portrayed in the movies and media in a variety of ways. I think one of the more commonly known movies is, "A Beautiful Mind," which depicts a professor
Read MoreUnderstanding Informed Consent: LCSW & MFT Exam Prep
No one wants to think about malpractice...I know I don't! But we have to -- it's a risk that we take when we choose to enter a profession whose focus is helping others. One of the most important ways you can protect yourself against malpractice is through the process of informed consent. Of equal
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