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 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
Top 5 Exam Study Tips Before you take your LCSW, LMSW, LSW exam, make sure that you check out my top 5 tips for preparing for and passing your test. Top 5 Tips Organize your materials: There is a LOT
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
Stages of Change on the ASWB Exam What are the critical stages that social work clients go through during their treatment? Also, how should you respond as a clinician as a client goes through these key stages? Also, what questions
Transference vs. Countertransference on the ASWB Exam These terms often confuse LCSW, LMSW, and LSW ASWB test takers. Make sure you understand the differences between these two key terms before your test day! Transference: Redirection of a client’s feelings onto
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages on the ASWB Exam Freud is a popular topic on the ASWB exam, make sure you understand his perspective on psychological development, fixations, psychosexual energy (libido) before your LCSW, LMSW, or LSW test day. Stages of Psychosexual
Reliability vs. Validity on the ASWB Exam This difference between these two concepts often confuses LCSW, LMSW, and LSW test takers. Make sure you understand the difference before test day! These research terms are important to learn as you’ll see
The Social Work Helping Process on the ASWB Exam This process will be extremely helpful for you to know and understand for the LCSW and LMSW exams, especially for questions that end in FIRST and NEXT. What is The Helping
ASWB Program Evaluation Program Evaluation is one of the fastest-growing sections of questions on the LCSW and LMSW ASWB Social Work Licensing Exams. In this video, I cover the 6 different components of program evaluation. Additionally, I review a sample
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Stepping into the process of relocating to a long-term care facility can feel overwhelming for clients and their families alike. Emotions tend to surface quickly, ranging from fear and grief to uncertainty about what lies ahead. For mental health professionals,
There’s a quiet moment that happens in therapy when a client feels truly seen. It’s not always dramatic or obvious, but it shifts something inside them. Shoulders relax, words come more easily, and the space suddenly feels safer. That moment
Licensure portability has been one of the most persistent challenges in the social work profession. For years, practitioners have had to navigate a patchwork of state requirements just to continue serving clients across state lines. It can feel frustrating and
You passed the ASWB exam, and that moment probably felt like a mix of relief, pride, and maybe even a little disbelief. After all the studying, internships, and long hours, you’ve officially stepped into the professional world of Social
