We’re incredibly excited to share our 4th annual “State of Social Work” report with the world of Social Workers. The report is derived from 414 responses from the Social Work community collected in December 2025. It’s our sincere hope that
Preparing for the ASWB exam often brings a mix of motivation, anxiety, and mental overload. There is so much theory to remember, and defense mechanisms tend to blur together when you are under pressure. Displacement is a concept that seems
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel like standing at the edge of a very full bookshelf, unsure which concept will jump out at you on test day. Defense mechanisms are one of those areas that seem simple at first
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel intense, especially when psychological concepts start to blur together under pressure. Defense mechanisms are a major part of what Social Workers are expected to understand, and denial is one of the most frequently
The ASWB exam has a way of getting inside your head long before you see your score. One minute you are calmly reading a question, and the next you are convinced you have missed something obvious. Your heart starts racing,
Confidentiality vs. Mandated Reporting on the ASWB Exam is one of those topics that can stop even confident test-takers in their tracks. It asks future Social Workers to balance professional values, legal obligations, and real human consequences, all within the
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel overwhelming, especially when different clinical concepts start to blur together under pressure. Trauma and anxiety are two of the most commonly tested and most commonly confused topics on the exam. In real-world Social
On December 11, 2025, the Association of Social Work Boards announced upcoming changes to the ASWB exam (official announcement). While the announcement is recent, the updates will not take effect until August 2026, giving candidates time to understand the changes
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel overwhelming, especially when you realize that knowing Social Work content is only part of the challenge. Many capable Social Workers walk into the exam confident in their education and experience, only to feel
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel intimidating, even for confident future Social Workers who have completed coursework, internships, and field experience. The exam often feels different from anything encountered in school, leaving many test-takers unsure of what to expect
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We’re incredibly excited to share our 4th annual “State of Social Work” report with the world of Social Workers. The report is derived from 414 responses from the Social Work community collected in December 2025. It’s our sincere hope that
Change doesn’t usually arrive in dramatic moments. More often, it slips into conversation quietly, wrapped in uncertainty, hope, or frustration. In counseling and therapy settings, those subtle moments can shape everything that follows. That’s where Motivational Interviewing comes in,
Mental health conversations often feel heavier than expected. A single question can open the door to layers of emotion, responsibility, and uncertainty, leaving people wondering who is supposed to carry what. Clients may feel overwhelmed by self-blame, while professionals
Ethics sit at the center of every meaningful mental health relationship, shaping how trust is built and maintained over time. Clients enter therapy carrying stories that are deeply personal, sometimes painful, and often shared with hesitation. In that space,
