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Top 10 ASWB Exam Podcasts of 2023

Top 10 ASWB Exam Podcasts of 2023

Welcome to our latest blog post where we identify the Top 10 ASWB Exam Podcasts of 2023. This curated selection of popular podcasts is designed to aid Social Workers preparing for the Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical ASWB exams.

These podcasts are not only a rich resource for test preparation but also an exploration of critical concepts in Social Work and psychology. From understanding defense mechanisms and personality disorders to unraveling Freud’s psychosexual stages, each podcast offers in-depth insights and easy-to-remember examples that will enrich your study sessions.

Learn more about the ASWB exam and create a personalized ASWB study plan with Agents of Change. We’ve helped thousands of Social Workers pass their ASWB exams and want to help you be next!

1) Top 10 ASWB Exam Podcasts of 2023

1. Defense Mechanisms

What are Defense Mechanisms? How do they manifest? What do you need to know for the Masters and Clinical ASWB exams?

Regardless of which licensing exam you’re studying for, I’m confident you’ll find this podcast a helpful part of your study process and your test prep!

2. Personality Disorders

  • What is a personality disorder?
  • How do personality disorders get diagnosed and when do they get diagnosed?
  • Which personality disorders are common and which are very rare?
  • What do you need to know for the Masters and Clinical ASWB exams?

In this podcast, I review the 3 different personality disorder clusters, the disorders that belong to each cluster, along with the symptomatology of each disorder.

Additionally, I include easy-to-remember examples of popular figures with each of the major personality disorders to help you prepare for exam day.

3. Reliability vs. Validity

This difference between these two concepts often confuses Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical ASWB test takers.  Make sure you understand the difference before test day!

These research terms are important to learn as you’ll see a few questions on the exam.

  • Validity: How accurate is this measure? Does it measure what it should measure?
  • Example of Validity: IQ Test (it is designed to measure intelligence and does measure intelligence
  • Reliability: How consistent is the measure?
  • Example of Reliability: If you take the ACT 5 times, you get roughly the same score each time.

4. ASWB Practice Questions

Listen to this podcast for free ASWB practice questions across all licensure levels – Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical. Whether you’re just beginning your journey in Social Work or advancing towards higher qualifications, these practice questions are tailored to meet your needs and help you prepare effectively for the ASWB exams.

Learn more about the ASWB exam and create a personalized ASWB study plan with Agents of Change. We’ve helped thousands of Social Workers pass their ASWB exams and want to help you be next!

5. Transference vs. Countertransference

Transference and Countertransference are often two confusing concepts in psychology, especially when you’re studying for the ASWB Exam. These terms describe dynamics that can occur in therapeutic relationships, and they hold significant relevance in professional Social Work practice.

In this comprehensive podcast, we’ll demystify these concepts, distinguish their differences, and help you ace this section of the ASWB exam.

6. Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

When you’re knee-deep in study materials, prepping for your ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) exam, you might find yourself wrapped up in theories that span the spectrum from modern Social Work practices to the foundational psychological theories that inform much of our understanding of human development.

Among the numerous topics, you need to learn about Freud’s Psychosexual Stages, a concept that feels like it’s from another era but somehow still manages to pop up in modern Social Work discussions. Why? Because understanding human behavior is like a puzzle, and Freud handed us some rather intriguing pieces.

However, Freud’s theories can be tricky to navigate, but don’t worry; listen to this podcast and we’ll make these concepts clear and also demonstrate how they can appear on the ASWB exam.

7. Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation is one of the fastest-growing sections of questions on the Masters and Clinical ASWB Social Work Licensing Exams.

In this podcast, I cover the 6 different components of program evaluation. Additionally, I review a sample program and all of these critical steps to help you understand this concept completely.

What is Program Evaluation? 

It’s when you are collecting information about a program you ran to make decisions about the program.

  • Was the program effective?
  • How expensive was the program?
  • Should the program be continued or canceled?

Can you design a program and go through all of the 6 steps?

  1. Engage Stakeholders
  2. Describe the Program Design
  3. Focus Evaluation Design
  4. Gather Credible Evidence
  5. Justify Conclusions
  6. Use and Share Lessons Learned

8. The Social Work “Helping” Process

This process is helpful for you to know and understand for the Masters and Clinical exams, especially for questions that end in FIRST and NEXT.

What is The Helping Process?

  1. Engagement
  2. Assessment
  3. Planning
  4. Intervention
  5. Evaluation
  6. Termination

This six-step process is very helpful to have a mastery of when you are taking your exam.

9. Approaching Questions with The “5 W’s” Method

The way you approach breaking down questions on the Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical ASWB exams can be the difference between passing and failing.  Make sure you have the right test-taking strategy for the more challenging questions you’ll see on the exam. Learn more in this podcast!

What are the types of questions on the ASWB exam?

  1. Recall: These questions require you to measure a fact or concept.
  2. Application: These questions require you to recall basic information and apply it to a case scenario or real-life situation.
  3. Reasoning: These questions are the most difficult and require you to recall and apply information and also to synthesize information, examine details and problem-solve.

What are the 5 W’s and how do they help with breaking down ASWB questions?

  1. Who: Who is the client?
  2. What: What is the presenting problem? What is the question asking? What does the Social Worker need to do?
  3. Where: Where is the setting? Where is the client?
  4. When: When did I meet this client? When did symptoms occur? When did the presenting problem start?
  5. Why: Why is the help of a Social Worker needed? Why are these clues in the question stem provided to me?

10. Stages of Change

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 can you expect on this topic on the Bachelors, Masters, and Clinical ASWB exams?

What is the Transtheoretical Model?

  1. Precontemplation
  2. Contemplation
  3. Preparation
  4. Action
  5. Maintenance

Looking for more ASWB content and exam strategies? Agents of Change includes 30+ topics, hundreds of practice questions, and 2 live study groups per month.

2) Conclusion

In conclusion, these top ASWB podcasts provide a comprehensive and engaging toolkit for anyone preparing for the ASWB exams. From demystifying complex psychological theories to offering practical strategies for approaching exam questions, each podcast is a step towards mastering the content and boosting your confidence. Whether you’re a novice in Social Work or advancing towards higher qualifications, these podcasts cater to a range of learning needs.

Remember, preparing for the ASWB exams goes beyond rote memorization. It’s about understanding the underlying concepts, their applications in real-world scenarios, and developing a strategic approach to tackling different types of questions. The insights and examples provided in these podcasts make learning dynamic and relevant.

Learn more about the ASWB exam and create a personalized ASWB study plan with Agents of Change. We’ve helped thousands of Social Workers pass their ASWB exams and want to help you be next!

► Learn more about the Agents of Change course here: https://agentsofchangeprep.com

About the Instructor, Meagan Mitchell: Meagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over five years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created the Agents of Change course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam!

Find more from Agents of Change here:

► Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep

► Podcast: https://anchor.fm/agents-of-change-sw

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Disclaimer: This content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

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