Exam Prep Blog
Revised CAMFT Code of Ethics: How will it affect your licensing exam? (Part 1 of 3)
In recent weeks, we have received a significant number of inquiries about the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist’s (CAMFT) revised Code of Ethics (CoE) and what it means for the licensing exams (California MFT Law & Ethics and Clinical). We are well aware that exam-related
Read MoreA Note from TDC: Black Lives Matter
As a company comprised of social workers and MFTs, we are called and committed to pursuing racial justice. Like many of you, we are deeply saddened and outraged at the death of George Floyd. The ongoing systemic and institutionalized racism that led to his death, and the ongoing violence towards
Read MoreASWB Exam Prep: Group Formation
This month’s ASWB exam prep blog for the LMSW and LCSW exams covers a topic likely to show up on your ASWB exam: groups. Specifically, we are delving into the topic of stages of group formation. Group questions on the exam can show up in a variety of ways. They may test your factual knowledge on
Read MoreMFT Exam Prep: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This month’s FREE MFT Clinical exam practice question will test your knowledge regarding the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most commonly used treatment modalities. As a consequence, even if you do not personally practice CBT, you will
Read MoreHow to Provide the Best Counseling for LGBQTIA+ Clients?
Many clients in the world are looking for a clinician just like you to help them. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Plus(LGBTQIA+) clients are especially at risk when looking for a competent and skilled provider. Whether you refer to the community at LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA
Read MoreASWB Exam Prep: Teletherapy
This month’s FREE LCSW and LMSW practice question for the ASWB exam covers a very timely topic: teletherapy. Due to the novel Coronavirus, teletherapy (and telehealth in general) are at an all time high. Each state board and insurance company are handling teletherapy during this unique time in
Read MoreCovid-19 and Licensing Exam Updates
(Updated November 30, 2020) We hope everyone continues to stay safe and that you and your loved ones are doing well during these challenging times. Since March, a lot has changed, and as a consequence, many questions have arisen. The goal of this blog is to answer frequently asked questions we've
Read MoreConfidentiality Issues: ASWB Exam Prep
In this month’s ASWB exam prep blog, we cover one of the most important topics in social work: confidentiality issues. It is pretty much a guarantee that questions around confidentiality issues will show up on your LMSW and LCSW exams. And for good reason! The ASWB wants to ensure that you 1
Read MoreIs the Field of Addiction Counseling for You?
Are you considering going into the field of addiction counseling? Do you have an interest in helping people struggling with out of control behavior? If so, your clinical experience is needed in the field of addiction recovery. As a substance abuse counselor, you can find a job in a hospital
Read MoreCoronavirus: Preparing for your Exam and Managing Anxiety
First and foremost, everyone at TDC wishes you good health during this time. There is a lot of uncertainty as we navigate this novel virus and we are well aware of the profound impact it is having on everyone. While we remain hopeful things will settle and become more predictable in the near future
Read MoreASWB Exam: Medical Conditions
As a clinical social worker, you are expected to have some basic knowledge of medical conditions. It is important to be aware of medical disorders that can impact or present as psychological disorders. This comes as a surprise to some of our customers preparing for their ASWB social work exams who
Read MoreFree MFT Practice Question: Crisis Interventions
Throughout your career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, there will be times when you are required to work with clients who are experiencing crises. In these situations, you will need to know how to manage their safety (and the public’s safety) by determining exactly which crisis interventions are
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