Choosing between becoming an LMFT or LCSW can be confusing because the two professions have a lot in common. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers can both provide psychotherapy, work with individuals and families, and specialize …
Preparing for the ASWB exam involves learning a wide range of social work vocabulary, theories, ethical principles, clinical concepts, and practice terms. You may already recognize many of these terms from your social work program or professional experience, but the …
The State of Social Work in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania has a large and varied social work workforce. Social Workers are employed across the state in mental health and substance use treatment, healthcare, child welfare, schools, community organizations, government agencies, and private …
Becoming a sex therapist usually starts with becoming a trained mental health professional. Many sex therapists begin their careers in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another clinical field before completing additional education and supervised training in …
Congruence and genuineness in psychotherapy describe a therapist’s ability to be authentic, present, and consistent in the therapeutic relationship. Rather than hiding behind a rigid professional role or relying on scripted responses, a genuine therapist responds in a way that …
Free ASWB practice questions can help you see how well your studying is working and identify the types of questions that give you the most trouble. In this guide, you can access a free PDF with 10 ASWB practice questions, …
Originally Posted: June 11th, 2023. Updated: July 9th, 2026 Registering for the ASWB exam usually starts before you ever register with ASWB. In most cases, you must first apply to the social work licensing board in the state or province …
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) is a behavioral treatment used to help people reduce repetitive behaviors that feel difficult to control. It is commonly associated with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, and is …
Preparing for the Clinical ASWB exam can feel overwhelming because there is so much you could study. Clinical assessment, ethics, diagnosis, treatment planning, medications, crisis intervention, human development, and practice theories may all come up, but knowing the content is …
Have you heard the term “flying monkeys” used in conversations about narcissism or narcissistic abuse? It refers to people who are drawn into a conflict and begin acting on someone else’s behalf, sometimes knowingly and sometimes because they believe the …
