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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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Free MFT Exam Practice Question: Working with Groups This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of working with groups. Some associates have had a good amount of experience leading and facilitating groups. … Continued

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Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, CST Millions of people struggle with addiction to alcohol and drugs. There is no barrier to entry to using substances such as alcohol and drugs. Substances are inexpensive and easy to access. You can buy drugs … Continued

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Need a law and ethics guide for psychotherapists? We have noticed something about many book-length treatments of psychotherapy law and ethics.  They spend a long time discussing issues like “the standard of care” in fairly ethereal, abstract, and academic terms. … Continued

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Over the past couple months, our FREE ASWB practice questions have tackled the challenging topics of child abuse and neglect reporting and elder abuse and neglect reporting. This month we present another topic that is sure to show up on … Continued

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Each month, I write a blog that focuses on strategies to manage test anxiety. I started this blog in response to what appeared to be a pervasive feeling shared by many associates preparing for their licensing exams. I’ve worked with … Continued

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This week, our free MFT exam practice question is going to focus on the topic of working with families. It’s quite possible that family counseling is a more abstract concept for you. It may be something you studied in graduate … Continued

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Even after 12 years of clinical work with the LGBTQIA+ community I learn new terms and phrases almost on a weekly basis. With more visibility, awareness, and advocacy, people are expanding their understanding of their identities. As a clinician, it … Continued

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