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Think back to grade school when you heard the slogan “Just Say No” to drugs. Your perception of drug addiction may have involved dimly lit streets, shady characters, and feeling far removed from your daily life. At that time, you … Continued

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This month’s blog explores the topic of duty to protect. It is not uncommon for us to receive questions on this topic from people preparing for their MFT or social work law and ethics or clinical exams. A therapist’s duty … Continued

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Keep in mind that everything you do as a psychotherapist is measured against the “standard of care.” This includes choosing other professionals for consultation, supervision, or referral. If you choose unreasonably, you can be held liable. In one case, a … Continued

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My study partner and I met once a week while preparing for our licensing exams. We worked really well together; so well in fact that we continued to work together following our exams and continue to collaborate to this day. … Continued

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This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of medical conditions. This is a subject that will more than likely appear on your exam since clinicians need to be on the lookout for … Continued

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If you provide marriage counseling or couples counseling you probably have discussed sex during a session. Maybe your client brought the topic up as an issue in their relationship, or you asked if there are any problems with intimacy. As … Continued

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Elder abuse and neglect is a subject that will more than likely appear on your exam, and there are numerous ways the topic can be tested. Whether you are studying for the social work or MFT law and ethics exam, … Continued

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Self-determination is at the core of the social work profession. Self-determination can be defined as the clients’ right to make their own decisions about their lives and their treatment. We may not always agree with our clients’ choices, but honoring … Continued

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Last time, we talked about the two most prominent ways that psychotherapists can run into legal trouble: lawsuits and board complaints. This time, we cover the other two kinds of legal trouble: criminal actions and subpoenas. Criminal Actions Yes, it’s … Continued

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Last week, Friday arrived and I realized I spent the entire week running around like a chicken without a head. I was busy working and taking care of my family. I didn’t feel that I really had an opportunity to … Continued

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