Exam Prep Blog
Preparing for the LCSW & MFT Exam: Assessment
Well, folks, we've officially made it halfway through our list of Hot Topics! This week we tackle Assessment. The word itself is complex; it can refer to an individual document, a test, a process, or an entire segment of the treatment process. Ideally, you are assessing your clients on some level
Read MorePicking the Best LCSW or MFT Test Prep Program for You: A Quick Quiz
We make choices every day. But there is a lot more on the line when you go shopping for test prep materials. That's why I love when people call wanting to know more about our LCSW and MFT test prep programs. I was the same way. I wanted to know exactly what I was paying for and how it differed from
Read MoreGetting Ready for the LMSW Exam? Let's Explore Assessment
Hi everyone and welcome to The Therapist Development Center’s Social Work Exam Prep: The ABC’s blog! Each Thursday I will use this blog to post about various social work terms that may show up on the exam. We will go through each term alphabetically and illustrate the importance of knowing these
Read MoreExploring Elderly Issues for the LCSW & MFT Exam
The US Census estimates that in 2010, there were over 38 million people aged 65 and older living in the United States. As Baby Boomers continue to age, this number and the proportion of the population it represents will certainly grow. Despite these facts, many therapists out there (myself included)
Read MoreTreating Families: LCSW & MFT Exam Prep
Happy Tuesday folks! I know summertime doesn't exactly come with images of exam preparation...but the extreme heat in many places over the past few weeks can actually make it easier to stay indoors and study! Remember not to do too much -- no more than 2 hours a day to make the best use of your
Read MoreWhat's the Best LCSW and MFT Exam Prep Program?
This is the big question most people are asking as they get ready to start their test preparation. Believe it or not, researchers have spent a lot of time studying this -- well not specifically LCSW/MFT prep, but the learning/testing process. But, before we look at this question, try a mental
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know About Treating Couples for the LCSW & MFT Exam?
It’s Tuesday, and even though I have a wicked case of the sniffles, it’s time for another Hot Topic. We’re headed into pretty juicy territory here: Treating Couples. Not everyone will work with couples directly, but even if both partners aren’t in the room with you, couples issues will impact your
Read MoreLCSW & MFT Exam: Understanding Work Issues
Okay, folks, we're moving on tonight to the topic of Work Issues. In this topic, we cover things like EAP treatment and vocational training. There are a pretty limited number of ways that this topic can show up on the exam, so let's take a look at a practice question that represents one of them
Read MoreNeed a Better Understanding of Adolescent Issues for the LCSW & MFT Exam?
I like to think that all therapists have a population which, when considered, brings on sweaty palms and feelings of anxiety. For me, that population is adolescents -- I've had some good experiences working with them, but it does NOT come naturally to me. In some ways, they're like giant toddlers --
Read MoreGet the Details on Child Development for the LCSW & MFT Exam
After completing a graduate degree in social work and a post-graduate certificate program in Infant-Parent Mental Health, I like to think I know a thing or two about child development...but the truth is that I need reminders. Reminders of what is typical at each age and stage, reminders of what is
Read MoreQuick Study: A 48hr Success Story (AKA An Argument Against Over-Studying)
When it comes to passing the LCSW and MFT exams, people frequently ask me, "how much do I need to study?". They rarely ask, "how little do I need to study?". The first question is harder for me to answer. For one thing, people vary greatly in their studying efficiency. Most people say they are
Read MoreLCSW & MFT Exam Prep: Stages of Development
It’s hard for me to believe, but we’ve been at this blog for 19 weeks now…we’re rolling through our 50 Topics pretty quick! This week, our attention turns to Stages of Development. You can guarantee that there will be a handful of questions on your exam that pertain to developmental stages, and most
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