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Happy Social Work Month from Agents of Change!

What is Social Work Month? Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for Social Work Month 2022 is The Time is Right for Social Work. During Social Work Month,

How to Apply for ASWB Test Accommodations – BSW, LMSW, LCSW

What Are Exam Accommodations? “Test accommodations are any modifications made to tests or testing conditions that allow students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or limited English-language ability to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a testing situation.” -EdGlossary How to

Free LMSW and LCSW ASWB Practice Questions and Rationales

Claim your 10 FREE LMSW and LCSW ASWB practice questions from Agents of Change! (Click “Free Preview”) Also included is a second document with the correct answers and rationales. The questions are intended to help you develop the test-taking skills and strategies you

Test Day Tips for the LMSW and LCSW ASWB Exams

Test Day Tips for LMSW and LCSW Exams Gearing up for your LMSW or LCSW ASWB test day? This can be a very stressful time for many test-takers.  However, with these 7 key test-day tips from Agents of Change, you can minimize your

Breaking Down ASWB Questions – The 5 W’s

The 5 W’s Approach The way you approach breaking down questions on the LCSW, LMSW, and LSW ASWB exam can be the difference between passing and failing.  Make sure you have the right test-taking strategy for the more challenging questions

Setting Specific Tips and Tricks on the ASWB Exam

Setting Specific Tips and Tricks In social work, the setting matters! The field of social work is very diverse and social work can be practiced in a variety of different settings, each with its own challenges. Most people in the

Types of Prevention on the ASWB Exam

Types of Prevention The different types of prevention is a critical component of the LMSW, LCSW, and LSW ASWB exams.  Make sure you know the differences before test day! What is prevention? Social work services have moved towards a prevention

Termination of Clients on the ASWB Exam

Termination on the ASWB Exam On any level of the ASWB exam, you will see termination questions or termination issues.  We’ll review the section of the Code of Ethics that includes termination and end with a practice question. What is

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Trauma-Informed Care and the Stress Response

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The Mental Status Exam (MSE) Cheat Sheet for the ASWB Exam

The Mental Status Exam can feel like a long list of clinical terms until you understand what each category is actually measuring. Mood, affect, thought process, perception, insight, judgment, and orientation may sound technical at first, but each one helps