Oh defense mechanisms. I think we’re all guilty of using them and with good reason. They serve an important role in our lives and our client’s lives by helping us cope with the many challenges that we face in life. … Continued
Oh, goodbyes…most of us aren’t very good at them in our personal lives, but it’s important that we become good at the process around saying goodbye in our professional lives. Termination is a vital part of treatment and deserves our … Continued
Countertransference has always been one of my favorites topics because it is something that everyone experiences while working with clients. While Freud was the first to coin this term, the way we view countertransference today has changed and been … Continued
The exam prep process is not only stressful, it’s also expensive — especially for people who struggle to pass. I recently spoke to two different women who have both failed by a few point multiple times using other companies’ materials. … Continued
Oh, the places we could go with this topic! Intervention encompasses a majority of what clinical social workers and therapists do — from the first interaction with a client until termination is complete, we’re intervening. So, let’s focus in and … Continued
We are onto week two of the Social Work Exam Prep: The ABC’s Blog! This week we’ll be looking at boundaries and the impact they have on our work. Boundaries are an important part of social work because they are … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
